Baby name

FADING GIRL · GREEK/LATIN
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Mellina

/meh-LLI-nah/


“Honey, little honey”

Derived from the Greek word 'meli' meaning 'honey,' with a diminutive suffix suggesting 'little honey.'

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How it ages.

Mellina is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.

The cultural moment.

Mellina is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.