Melvin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ruler, chief or council protector
Pronunciation
MEHL-vin(English)
MEL-vin
Popularity
Melvin is not a particularly popular name in the world, but it has been consistently used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom over the last century.

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Melvin Name meanings & History

Ruler, chief or council protector. From a Scots surname that was a variant of Melville. This name has been used in America since the 19th century. It became popular in the early 20th century and reached a peak in the late 1920s, but has steadily declined since then (closely mirroring the similar-sounding but unrelated names Marvin and Alvin). Melvin is a popular name for boys and is often chosen by parents who are looking for a strong and classic name that is not too trendy.

Zodiac Sign of Melvin: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Melvin:

M: Mushy,Maternal,Manipulative,Memory,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia

E: Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven

L: Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Legal

V: Vivacious,Variety,Vexing,Versatility

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nervous,Nutrition,Nice,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Neat

Melvin is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Melvin include Melvin Franklin (American singer), Melvin Van Peebles (American actor and director), and Melvin Sia (Malaysian actor).

2.) MELVIN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of uncertain etymology, Melvin might be an evolution of the obsolete Old English Mathelwine, Madelwine, a compound name composed of the elements mcethel, mcedel (council, meeting) and wine (friend, protector): hence, “council protector.” Var: Melvyn. Short: Mel. (MEL-VIN)


3.) Melvin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) friendly

Other Forms: Mel, Melvine, Melvon, Melvyn, Milvin


4.) Melvin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Bad town

Other Forms: Melven


5.) Melvin (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) armored chief. (English) mill friend; council friend. See also

Other Forms: Melvan, Melven, Melvine, Melvino, Melvon, Melvyn, Melwin, Melwyn, Melwynn


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