Melissa (meaning and origin)

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Melissa

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Meaning and origin
Melissa is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Honey Bee`.

Where is it used?
The name Melissa is mainly used in English, Greek Mythology and in Ancient Greek.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Melisa (In English)
Melitta (In Ancient Greek and in English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Lissa

See also
In English: Melita
In English: Missie (F)

What Melissa`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Melissa:
My dad named me which means he did love me
The worst thing about the name:
It reminds me of my dad
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
My mom wanted to name me brandy Alexander
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
I love the sound of it when my friends call me that. Theres this guy call me Mel, i love it.
The worst thing about the name:
It sounds too sweet a girl. I'm more of ice queen:P Super common
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
Melanie, Blair, or Isla
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I hope people give me some nicknames, like our own personal callings. but the nickames are so predictable..
The best thing about the name Melissa:
it's my name
The worst thing about the name:
being missy i prefer lis or lissa my cousins sometimes call me litta
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
it would be annie
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It was a rare name in my country, I felt pretty original growing up cause I didn't know any Melissa...
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Missy... I hate that nickname!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I don't even wanna know, I'm Melissa, it's just me...
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My friends and family call me Mela...
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It just is who I am and my name describes me
The worst thing about the name:
Everyone always spelling my name rong!!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I woul not be me
Extra information:
My nikname is Lisa not Missy or Mel. It's got most of my letters in it. I LOVE MY NAME!!!
The best thing about the name Melissa:
Because it is so common, most people don't have too much trouble with it.
The worst thing about the name:
People trying to use a nickname like Mel or Missy. I hate both of those. Often gets confused with Michelle.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
It would be something a bit more glamorous or unusual
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
I like the sweet sound of it. Like many other Melissas my middle name is Ann, and I love the way it flows.
The worst thing about the name:
it's kind of long, but there are no good nicknames. Mel sounds masculine and Missy sounds too girly for me. My initials are MAG, so some people call me mag, like if my name were Maggie.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:

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The best thing about the name Melissa:
i love my name i was name after ma aunt that got kidnappen in 1987
The worst thing about the name:
there noting bad about it
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
then i would want it to be catherine
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thankkkss for ma namme mom nd dad lovvee itttt
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It sounds so sweet. I am named after my great-great grandmother. Her name was Melissa Anastasia. My mother shortened it to Melissa-Anne, which I go by. I think Melissa is a melodic name.
The worst thing about the name:
People can't always get the spelling right. Even in my family, people always spell it with two L's and one S.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I don't know. I think I have eternally been a Melissa-Anne.
Extra information:
I am very glad my mother named me Melissa-Anne.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
it sound sweet to be called MELISSA
The worst thing about the name:
somesay merisa
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:

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The best thing about the name Melissa:
I love the fact that it sutes me really good. Honey Bee is the greek name and its such a cool meaning.
The worst thing about the name:
People always think i say Martha on the phone, doesnt sound like Melissa at all, i dont know why people keep thinking that. I get Michelle A LOT of times, annoying.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
My parents were going to call me Rachel but i love the name Olyvia or Allya
Extra information:
STOP CALLING US MARTHA AND MICHELLE hehehehe
The best thing about the name Melissa:
it soots my personality perfect!! and is a interesting name
The worst thing about the name:
people give me nicknames like mel,lis,lissa,mili,even milky!!!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
i would probably want to have the name alexis
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Melissa:
melissa is a rare name in my country Iran!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing worst! its all the best!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
nothing is better than melissa for me!
Extra information:
melissa made part of my personality.I am proud of having this nice name!
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It sounds really nice with accents that are french or hebrew.
The worst thing about the name:
when people call me Mel
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
Jennifer per my Mom, but I say Ava
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I hate when people always think I say Martha. How are those the same? Really?
The best thing about the name Melissa:
i love my name it's so pretty and its not common anymore as it was in the 80's
The worst thing about the name:
i hate when people try giving me nicnames like mel,missy and millie.also everyone keeps calling me michele.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
i wouldnt mind being named kara or alexis
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Melissa:
sweet strong name
The worst thing about the name:
being called mel
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
if i was male alexzander but i am not so i would stick with melissa
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
It sounds pretty IF people pronounce it right, and don't schwa the e and a!
The worst thing about the name:
Nicknames Mel (too manish), Missy (too prissy), and when people pronounce it Muh-lis-suh. I had a girl in first grade try to spell my name, she started spelling it Mu... Also, as others have mentioned, people forget and want to call me Michelle, or they mishear me say Martha.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I was almost named Michelle so it's kinda weird when people call me that!
Extra information:
My middle name is Jennifer and for the past year I have gone by MJ. I wanted a nice nickname that's more fun and not so formal, and also to reinvent myself and be my own person.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
Its strong and femine and just the spelling of it looks sensual.
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYBODY gets it confused for Michelle.. in emails and face to face! LIKE WTH??
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I would consider being called Jennifer, Jessica, Danielle, or Janise
Extra information:
The meaning of my name fits me almost 100% !! People tell me I am sweet all the time, I am a very energetic and busy person and people always tell me I am a joy to see..my personality is refreshing..
The best thing about the name Melissa:
its a common name
The worst thing about the name:
i simply dont like it
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
it wouldve been marissa my twin sisters name that died
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nopee.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
the best thing about the name melissa is that olmost every store has somthing woth my name on it
The worst thing about the name:
the worst thing is that my name is so long my parents used to call me stupid nicknames
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:

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The best thing about the name Melissa:
It's very feminine, and goes well with my middle name. Melissa Lynn
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Mel. I hate that. Missy, Mitsy, Mits, I dont mind those, but Mel irks me...
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
My dad wanted to name me Sarah. I'm glad I ended up with Melissa
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I don't like that it's semi common. When I tell old people my name they think I say Martha. I like that there's a Greek Myth about my name though. Also I love that lemon balm (the plant) is called Melissa too.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It is a pretty name and I love it! There are lots of nicknames but only my family really calls me by nicknames like, Liss, Lissa, Missy, M&M (my last name starts with an M too)
The worst thing about the name:
People can be weird and misspell it and I don't like when people shorten my name to Mel!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I would be sad because it fits my sweet personality. I wouldn't want any other name!
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
it really mean my personality...honey bee
The worst thing about the name:
lots of nicknames...liss, mel, lisa, mess. people confused with michelle. often get wrong pronouns
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
nope
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Melissa:
lots of nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
people always have problems spelling it
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
well my dad wanted to name me coral and my mom wanted to name me amanda. thank god i didn't get coral. lol
Extra information:
i love the nicknames but no one uses them. i've always liked lissa or lissy but no one uses either.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
It is a very feminine name.
The worst thing about the name:
very common.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
my mom wanted to name me Maritza.
Extra information:
I often get confused for Michelle.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
I think it's pretty
The worst thing about the name:
Sometimes I think it's too common
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I would like the name Leah or Lydia
Extra information:
The name Melissa is pretty, but look at other options and meanings, Honey Bee isn't that great of an option
The best thing about the name Melissa:
Having a somewhat original name.
The worst thing about the name:
Young kids not being able to say my name so I have about a million nicknames, becuse every child calls me something slightly different
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
It would have been Joy which is my middle name now.
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
It's girly, nobody confuses Melissa as a boy name
The worst thing about the name:
TOO COMMON...I hate that I share a name with someone almost everywhere I go
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I would be more happy. I like when ppl call me Miss short for Missy
Extra information:
I just don't like being the same as everyone. I like being Unique.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
being named after the incredible song 'sweet melissa' by the allman brothers!!
The worst thing about the name:
i hate when people try to shorten it to mel.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
perhaps i'd have a different personality.
Extra information:
In Greek mythology Melissa is the name of one of the nymphs who helped save Zeus from his father, Cronus. She hid him in the hills and fed him milk from Amalthea and honey. When Cronus discovered this, he turned her into a worm. After Zeus came into power, he changed her into a queen bee, not being able to change her from an insect form...so the name is probably pretty ancient which you wouldn't think it to be.
The best thing about the name Melissa:
Pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
Nickname Missy, ok w/ the nickname Mel although it can be boyish.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
N/A
Extra information:
N/A
The best thing about the name Melissa:
Tons of nicknames.. friends and family get creative.. its flattering
The worst thing about the name:
Too many people are named melissa, I don't feel original
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I'd be named something else :p
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
All the nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
All the nicknames -)
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
No but I do love my name
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
its fab very happy with it im now 25 and would never want another name it also means honey in a few countrys
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Melissa....:

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The best thing about the name Melissa:
I think its a very soft, feminine name
The worst thing about the name:
sometimes I felt like it was a little prissy sounding
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I guess not
Extra information:
I like my name, I've never disliked it-however Ive come to appreciate it with age:)
The best thing about the name Melissa:
I love my name. When I was little, my Dad gave me a mug with a little poem about the meaning of my name on it, which I have memorized. It's also fun to be called Missy or Miss by my hubby affectionately.
The worst thing about the name:
I can't stand being called MEL, it sounds too much like a boy. I always immediately correct people!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
No..
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I love my name. Great choice Mom and Dad!
The best thing about the name Melissa:
LOVE MY NAME IT MEANS HONEY BEE SO I GOT CALLED QUEEN BEE AND MEL AND LIDDY AND SO ON
The worst thing about the name:
NOT MUCH KIDS COULD NEVER PICK ON ME
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
NO
Extra information:
WELL MY NAME IS MELISSA JANE AND I LOVE THE TO JUST THE WAY THAY ARE
The best thing about the name Melissa:
My nicknames, many call me Lis, Lissa, Melis
The worst thing about the name:
Its so common, there are always so many people with my name no matter where I go. Its not very uncommon
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I don't think so
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
I love that my name means Honey Bee!
The worst thing about the name:
It tend to be common.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
No, I love my name.
Extra information:
Thank you mom for giving me this name!
The best thing about the name Melissa:
I have a million nick names!!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing :)
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:

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The best thing about the name Melissa:
You can shorten it to Mel.
The worst thing about the name:
I just don't like the name.
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
Probably not.
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The best thing about the name Melissa:
It's common... and yet you don't run into too many Melissas... which is kinda weird
The worst thing about the name:
I don't really like it too much so I go by Missiy
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
maybe I wouldn't act the same who knows
Extra information:
I was named after one of my dad's ex-girlfriends... my mom and i didn't find that out until i was 9
The best thing about the name Melissa:
That it sounds neat and I like the meaning. I was always the only Melissa in shool.
The worst thing about the name:
People calling me Missy!!!
If my name wasn`t Melissa....:
I wouldn't be me!
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More `Melissa` links
Melissa as abbreviation
Actors named Melissa
Melissa in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Melissa

Melissa appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 137. In the last 128 years Melissa has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 17 times and reached the top-10 2 times. 1980 was a `top year` for the name Melissa. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #4. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	137
2006	117
2005	104
2004	99
2003	96
2002	80
2001	74
2000	71
1999	64
1998	59
1997	45
1996	42
1995	35
1994	31
1993	30
1992	24
1991	20
1990	20
1980	4
1970	7
1960	109
1950	240
1940	713
1930	987
1920	956
1910	614
1900	537
1890	390
1880	274