Girl
Melvina
mel-VEE-nuh
Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage
✦ Meaning
“Scottish variant of Melvin, derived from Gaelic 'Meallan' meaning 'chief' or 'sword.' A rare feminine adaptation with Celtic heritage and vintage Scottish charm.”
Popularity Over Time
Melvina is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Syllables
3
Nicknames
MelviaVinaMelvin
Style
VintageStrongElegantClassicLiterary
Famous Bearers
- Malvina Hoffman
Cross-Cultural Notes
Scottish and Gaelic heritage
People Also Ask
Scottish variant of Melvin, derived from Gaelic 'Meallan' meaning 'chief' or 'sword.' A rare feminine adaptation with Celtic heritage and vintage Scottish charm.
Melvina is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Melvina include Melvia, Vina, Melvin.
Names that pair beautifully with Melvina include Margot, Fiona, Ailsa, Isla.