Baby name
Melvil
/MEH-l-vil/
Meaning
“Norman French place name: bad town or poor settlement”
From Norman French place names, meaning 'bad town' or 'poor settlement'.
Vibe
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How it ages.
Melvil is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Melvil has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.