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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
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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
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