Mel

Mel is a short and sweet gender-neutral name of many origins to give baby plenty of inspiration to hone their path. A shortened version of the English Melvin and the Scots last name Melville, this name translates to “bad town,” which certainly lends some character. Mel can also derive from Melanie, a Latin name that means “dark” or “black” from the Greek melaina. For a more nature-inspired choice, Mel can be a short form of the Greek name Melissa, which means “bee”—a fuzzy, vital pollinator for flowers. From Melody, Mel adopts the musical meaning of “song.” With its many meanings, of which there may even be more, Mel offers a characterful name ready to embody all that baby has to offer.