Melinda Dake
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Melinda Dake 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 Dake: Arthur Dake (1910–2000) American chess player Charles Romeyn Dake (1849–1899) American homeopathic physician and writer Crawley P. Dake (1836–1890), U.S. Marshal for the Arizona Territory Finis Jennings Dake (1902–1987) American Pentecostal minister and evangelist Kyle Dake (born 1991), American sport wrestler Lillian Dake Heath (Lillian Josephine Dake; 1864–1961) American painter, teacher Terrence R. Dake (born 1944), American military leader, United States Marine Corps four-star general Dake, Loudi (大科街道), a subdistrict of Louxing District, Loudi City, Hunan, China 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: Dake
English
Arthur Dake (1910–2000) American chess player Charles Romeyn Dake (1849–1899) American homeopathic physician and writer Crawley P. Dake (1836–1890), U.S. Marshal for the Arizona Territory Finis Jennings Dake (1902–1987) American Pentecostal minister and evangelist Kyle Dake (born 1991), American sport wrestler Lillian Dake Heath (Lillian Josephine Dake; 1864–1961) American painter, teacher Terrence R. Dake (born 1944), American military leader, United States Marine Corps four-star general Dake, Loudi (大科街道), a subdistrict of Louxing District, Loudi City, Hunan, China
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 Dake
- 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 Dake:
Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale 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 Dake?
- The surname Dake originates from English. Arthur Dake (1910–2000) American chess player Charles Romeyn Dake (1849–1899) American homeopathic physician and writer Crawley P. Dake (1836–1890), U.S. Marshal for the Arizona Territory Finis Jennings Dake (1902–1987) American Pentecostal minister and evangelist Kyle Dake (born 1991), American sport wrestler Lillian Dake Heath (Lillian Josephine Dake; 1864–1961) American painter, teacher Terrence R. Dake (born 1944), American military leader, United States Marine Corps four-star general Dake, Loudi (大科街道), a subdistrict of Louxing District, Loudi City, Hunan, China
- What are the origins of the name Melinda Dake?
- The name Melinda Dake combines two different traditions: the first name Melinda has Greek roots, while the surname Dake originates from English.