Mel
The meaning of Mel is 'smooth forehead; dark, dim; bee; nectar; courageous strength' and it is of American origin. It is a gender-neutral name. The name Mel as a boy's name of English origin means 'council protector'. As a girls' name, it is of English, Greek, and Ancient French origins, and is a shortened version of or nickname for the names Melanie, Melissa, and Millicent. It could also be a diminutive form of the surname Melvin, a Scottish surname that's a variation of Melville. Here it means 'hillside; town by the mill'. Mel Gibson is an American actor.
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
council protector
Origin
English, diminutive of Melvin
Numerology
M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.
E is for enrich, a quality you share.
L is for lucky, who is more?
Lucky
Mel lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Mel
- Mel Colm Cille Gerard Gibson, actor
- Mel Torme Singer & Actor
- Milton "Mel" Stewart American actor & director
Mel in Pop Culture
- Mel Kirby character from TV series "American Gothic"
- Nickname for Melvin
- Portuguese word for honey
- Mel Horowitz Lawyer Father in the 1995 teen movie "Clueless" and the TV series "Clueless" based on the Movie