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Names to Substitute for Melissa

Melissa is a favorite girls' name from the 80s and 90s that at this point is overused. Here are some possible substitutes.

Eliza

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
62
Eliana

Meaning: my God has answered

Origin:Hebrew
163
Melisande

Meaning: strong in work

Origin:French form of Millicent, German
1656
Francesca

Meaning: from France or free man

Origin:Italian variation of Frances
271
Selena

Meaning: moon goddess

Origin:Latinized variation of Greek Selene
360
Millicent

Meaning: strong in work

Origin:German
515
Nerissa

Meaning: from the sea

Origin:Greek
948
Juliana

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:Latin
557
Lissa

Meaning: honeybee

Origin:African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek
2002
Larissa

Meaning: citadel

Origin:Variation of Larisa, Greek and Russian
775
Amarissa

Meaning: little lover

Origin:Combination name, Ama + issa
3800
Melantha

Meaning: dark flower

Origin:Greek
3494
Marissa

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle

Origin:Variation of Maris or a combination of Maria + Louisa
1115
Carissa

Meaning: grace

Origin:Greek
2691
Alexa

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Greek, English
1135
Anissa

Meaning: friendly

Origin:Arabic
1586
Melania

Meaning: black

Origin:Spanish and Greek variation of Melanie
2417
Melora

Meaning: golden apple

Origin:Greek
1186
Marisa

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle

Origin:Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
1201