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Melynda

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How to Pronounce Melynda

Pronounced mah-LIN-dah /məˈlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Melinda, an eighteenth-century coinage often read as 'gentle,' with a -linda ending ('pretty') and a first element linked to Greek meli, 'honey.' A soft midcentury respelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet respelling of Melinda: Melynda leans on 'honey' and 'gentle' (said 'mah-LIN-dah'). Of its era.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA variant spelling of Melinda, an eighteenth-century coinage often read as 'gentle,' with a -linda ending ('pretty') and a first element linked to Greek meli, 'honey.' A soft midcentury respelling.
U.S. rank (2021)#16856 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,723

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919432021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Melynda is a variant of Melinda, generally read 'gentle,' its opening element linked to Greek meli, 'honey.' It crested around 1973 in the respelling era and faded behind Melinda (said 'mah-LIN-dah').

It peaked in the early 1970s and stayed uncommon. A sweet midcentury spelling of Melinda.

Did you know? Melynda respells Melinda, often read 'gentle,' with a first part tied to Greek 'honey.' It peaked around 1973 among -y respellings, then stayed rare beside Melinda (said 'mah-LIN-dah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References -- Melynda — Variant of Melinda; 'gentle', Greek 'honey' element

Variations

MelindaMalindaMelynn

Nicknames

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Malinda— a like spelling of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Melynda mean?

Melynda is a variant of Melinda, often read as 'gentle,' with an element linked to Greek 'honey.'

How do you pronounce Melynda?

It's said mah-LIN-dah /məˈlɪn.də/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Melynda a boy or girl name?

Melynda is a girl's name.

How popular is Melynda?

Melynda is an uncommon spelling; it saw its best use around the early nineteen-seventies and is rare today.

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