Melinda

Meaning of Melinda

Melinda is thought to mean "sweet" or "honey". It's also considered a combination of "Mel" (honey) and "Linda" (beautiful).

Melinda has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Melinda

After ranking as high as #696 in 2000, Melinda has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Melinda

• Melinda Gates
  Philanthropist and businesswoman
• Melinda Clarke
  Actress (The O.C.)
• Melinda Dillon
  Actress (Close Encounters)
• Melinda McGraw
  Actress (Mad Men)
• Melinda Czink
  Hungarian tennis player

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Questions about the name Melinda

What does the name Melinda mean?

Melinda means melinda is thought to mean "sweet" or "honey". it's also considered a combination of "mel" (honey) and "linda" (beautiful), and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Melinda a boy's or a girl's name?

Melinda is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Melinda?

Melinda did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Melinda most popular?

Melinda peaked at #696 in 2000.