Honey or dark, black
Mellie is traditionally used as a diminutive for names beginning with 'Mel-', such as Melanie or Melissa. It derives from the Greek word 'melas' meaning dark or black, or 'melissa' meaning honeybee. It has a sweet, vintage appeal that was more common in the late 19th century.
Less common today
Mellie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,701 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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