Melville

Melville is a name commonly given to male children. It originates from Scotland and Ireland, from the words 'mala', which meant 'bad', and 'ville', which meant 'settlements'. Originally, the origin of the name was French, specifically from places in Normandy. Melville means 'bad settlements', 'settlements on Infertile town', or 'bad town'. The name was commonly used as a surname. There are several notable people with the name Melville. Herman Melville is one of the notable figures who bear the name Melville, and he was a novelist, story writer, and poet from the US. Some of his best works are 'Moby Dick', and 'American Renaissance'. He was born on August 1, 1819, and died on September 28, 1891. Jean Pierre Melville is another notable figure with the name Melville, and he was a filmmaker and actor from France. Some of his best work includes 'Le Silence de la mer', 'Bob le Flambeur', and 'Le Duuois'. He was born on October 20, 1917, and died on August 2, 1973. Josephine Crawford Melville is another notable figure; she was a director and actress from England, she was born on April 12, 1971, and died on October 20, 2022.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

settlement on infertile land

Origin

Scottish

Numerology

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

L is for little, the little things you do.

V is for versatile, your changeable nature.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

E is for endear, all those you touch.

Lucky

Melville lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Melville

• Melville Weston Fuller 8th Chief Justice of the US
• Melville Davisson Post American mystery novelist
• Melville Leslie Macnaghten English police commissioner who investigated Jack the Ripper
• (George) Melville Cooper English actor
• Melvil Poupaud French actor