What do YOU think of the name Melissa? Would it be a good name for your baby girl? Melissa – Sweet Woman Pronounced mə-LIS-ə, Melissa has been used as an English feminine given name since the 18th century. Originally from Greek, it means “honey bee”, it can be spelt as Melyssa as well, and its common diminutives are Mel, Lissa, Mindy, Missie or Missy. Famous Melissas We Love: Melissa McCarthy – American comedian, writer, producer and actress, best known for role as Sookie St. James on the TV series Gilmore Girls. She also starred in the TV shows Samantha Who?, +Mike & Molly, and the films Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, and others. Melissa Joan Hart – American TV director, producer and actress, best known for her roles on Nickelodeon’s teen sitcom Clarissa Explains It All, ABC’s sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and ABC’s TV series Melissa & Joey. Melissa McBride – American casting director and actress, best known for her role as Carol Peletier on AMC’s post-apocalyptic horror drama TV series +The Walking Dead. Her other film appearances include A Season in Purgatory, The Mist, Living Proof, etc. +Melissa Etheridge – American rock musician, guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for her albums Brave and Crazy, Never Enough, Yes I Am, Breakdown, Lucky, The Awakening, A New Thought For Christmas, Fearless Love and others. Famous Melissas in Books/ Movies/ Video Games/Music: Melissa Duck – fictional animated cartoon character on Warner Brothers Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series, as well as the animated TV series Baby Looney Tunes. Melissa is also Daffy Duck’s blonde girlfriend in several cartoon shorts. -Melissa Gant_ – fictional character in Neil Burger’s 2011 American thriller movie Limitless, portrayed by Anna Friel. Melissa is the ex-wife of the main character Eddie Morra, portrayed by +Bradley Cooper, and the estranged sister of Vernon Gant, portrayed by Johnny Whitworth. Melissa – fictional character in Todd Phillips’s 2009 American comedy film +The Hangover, portrayed by Rachael Harris. Melissa is the girlfriend of one of the main characters, Dr. Stu Price, portrayed by Ed Helms. Celebrity Babies: Unfortunately, we were unable to find any recent celebrity babies of the name Melissa. If you spot any, let us know! In Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph. She discovered honey and taught people how to use it. Later on, bees received the name after her. Melissa was also used in Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso as the name of a good witch. As an English feminine given name it wasn’t used until the 18th century. Thanks to its profound etymology and rich history, Melissa is a perfect name for a sweet and kind woman, with hard-working character, diligent personality, and friendly heart. What do YOU think of the name Melissa? Would it be a good name for your baby girl? Let us know in your comments either here or on the name page babynames.net/names/melissa #melissamccarthy #sookiestjames #gilmoregirls #melissajoanhart #clarissaexplainsitall #nickleodeon #abc #sabrinatheteenagewitch #melissamcbride #amc #thewalkingdead #melissamcbride #carolpeletier #melissaetheridge #melissaduck #warnerbrothers #looneytunes #merriemelodies #limitless #melissagant #annafriel #neilburger #babynames
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