Mel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mel Name at a Glance

Name	Mel
Meaning	Diminutive of Melanie: The black one. Dark. Famous Bearer: A character in Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone with the Wind'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mel means “Diminutive of Melanie: The black one. Dark. Famous Bearer: A character in Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone with the Wind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mel Name Origin

Our database records Mel under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mel

When considering Mel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.