Melinda Brazier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melinda Brazier — Greek
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melinda Brazier 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 Brazier: Alan Brazier (1924–1999), English cricketer Annie Olive Brazier (1871–1957), English journalist and author Arthur M. Brazier (1921–2010), American bishop Bobby Brazier (born 2003), English actor and model Brendan Brazier (born 1975), Canadian athlete Brook Brasier (1879–1940), Irish politician Caroline Brazier (born 1971), Australian actress Caroline Brazier (librarian), Scottish librarian Colin Brazier (footballer) (born 1957), British football player Colin Brazier (born 1968), British journalist Donald H. Brazier Jr. 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: Brazier

Irish

Alan Brazier (1924–1999), English cricketer Annie Olive Brazier (1871–1957), English journalist and author Arthur M. Brazier (1921–2010), American bishop Bobby Brazier (born 2003), English actor and model Brendan Brazier (born 1975), Canadian athlete Brook Brasier (1879–1940), Irish politician Caroline Brazier (born 1971), Australian actress Caroline Brazier (librarian), Scottish librarian Colin Brazier (footballer) (born 1957), British football player Colin Brazier (born 1968), British journalist Donald H. Brazier Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melinda is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melinda by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melinda Brazier

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 Brazier:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Brazier?
The surname Brazier originates from Irish. Alan Brazier (1924–1999), English cricketer Annie Olive Brazier (1871–1957), English journalist and author Arthur M. Brazier (1921–2010), American bishop Bobby Brazier (born 2003), English actor and model Brendan Brazier (born 1975), Canadian athlete Brook Brasier (1879–1940), Irish politician Caroline Brazier (born 1971), Australian actress Caroline Brazier (librarian), Scottish librarian Colin Brazier (footballer) (born 1957), British football player Colin Brazier (born 1968), British journalist Donald H. Brazier Jr.
What are the origins of the name Melinda Brazier?
The name Melinda Brazier combines two different traditions: the first name Melinda has Greek roots, while the surname Brazier originates from Irish.
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