Honey or brave strength
Melly is primarily a diminutive of names like Melanie, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek, or Melissa, meaning 'honey bee'. It can also be a short form of the Germanic name Millicent, which translates to 'brave strength'. As a standalone name, it offers a cheerful, informal alternative to its more traditional roots.
Less common today
Melly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,279 in 2021.
Indonesian singer-songwriter and composer
The gentle sister-in-law of Scarlett O'Hara, often called Melly · Gone with the Wind
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
