Melinda Bernard
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Melinda Bernard is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melinda is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melinda is a feminine given name. The modern name Melinda is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melina meaning "sweet like honey" or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning "honeybee" in Greek. It is also associated with the Greek word meli, meaning "honey", and with Linda, from "lind" meaning "gentle, soft, tender" in the Germanic languages. The typical English pronunciation of Melinda is . In Hungarian, the stress is on the first syllable: [ˈmɛlindɒ]. The surname Bernard: Abraham Bernard (1831–1899), Canadian farmer, businessman and political figure from Quebec Adam J. Bernard (born 1988), British actor and singer Agnes Bernard (1842–1932), British Catholic nun Al Bernard (1888–1949), American vaudeville singer Alain Bernard (born 1983), French swimmer Alan Bernard (1934–2011), American sound engineer Albert Bernard (born 1917), Belgian fencer Aldis Bernard (c.1810–1876), Canadian dentist and politician Aldy Bernard (born 1995), Dominican model Alex Bernard (1882–1968), French silent film actor Alexis-Xyste Bernard (1847–1923), Canadian Catholic bishop Alfred A. Melinda is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melinda reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Melinda
Greek
Melinda is a feminine given name. The modern name Melinda is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melina meaning "sweet like honey" or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning "honeybee" in Greek. It is also associated with the Greek word meli, meaning "honey", and with Linda, from "lind" meaning "gentle, soft, tender" in the Germanic languages. The typical English pronunciation of Melinda is . In Hungarian, the stress is on the first syllable: [ˈmɛlindɒ].
Surname: Bernard
French
Abraham Bernard (1831–1899), Canadian farmer, businessman and political figure from Quebec Adam J. Bernard (born 1988), British actor and singer Agnes Bernard (1842–1932), British Catholic nun Al Bernard (1888–1949), American vaudeville singer Alain Bernard (born 1983), French swimmer Alan Bernard (1934–2011), American sound engineer Albert Bernard (born 1917), Belgian fencer Aldis Bernard (c.1810–1876), Canadian dentist and politician Aldy Bernard (born 1995), Dominican model Alex Bernard (1882–1968), French silent film actor Alexis-Xyste Bernard (1847–1923), Canadian Catholic bishop Alfred A.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Melinda is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Melinda by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Melinda Bernard
- Melinda Gates (philanthropist, 1964)
- Melinda Dillon (film actor, 1939)
- Melinda Clarke (film actor, 1969)
- Melinda Czink (tennis player, 1982)
- Melinda Kinnaman (film actor, 1971)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melinda Bernard:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Melinda?
- The first name Melinda originates from Greek. Melinda is a feminine given name. The modern name Melinda is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melina meaning "sweet like honey" or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning "honeybee" in Greek. It is also associated with the Greek word meli, meaning "honey", and with Linda, from "lind" meaning "gentle, soft, tender" in the Germanic languages. The typical English pronunciation of Melinda is . In Hungarian, the stress is on the first syllable: [ˈmɛlindɒ].
- When was Melinda most popular?
- The name Melinda reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Bernard?
- The surname Bernard originates from French. Abraham Bernard (1831–1899), Canadian farmer, businessman and political figure from Quebec Adam J. Bernard (born 1988), British actor and singer Agnes Bernard (1842–1932), British Catholic nun Al Bernard (1888–1949), American vaudeville singer Alain Bernard (born 1983), French swimmer Alan Bernard (1934–2011), American sound engineer Albert Bernard (born 1917), Belgian fencer Aldis Bernard (c.1810–1876), Canadian dentist and politician Aldy Bernard (born 1995), Dominican model Alex Bernard (1882–1968), French silent film actor Alexis-Xyste Bernard (1847–1923), Canadian Catholic bishop Alfred A.
- What are the origins of the name Melinda Bernard?
- The name Melinda Bernard combines two different traditions: the first name Melinda has Greek roots, while the surname Bernard originates from French.