History of the Male Name Mel

Mel is an English baby name. The name Mel is usually given to males and is usually the abbreviation of another name. The most popular name for people who are called “Mel” is Melvin. It can also be short for female names too like Melanie.

Famous People Called Mel

The meaning of Mel ranges a bit and it can mean bald, or servant of Jesus, to brave or strength. The popularity of Mel has dwindled over time. There are some very famous people who are named Mel including the actors;

• Mel Gibson – the Holywood actor famous for the film Lethal Weapon,
• Mel Blanc – was the voice over for many famous cartoon characters including Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck,
• Mel Brooks – the American actor and director and of course
• Mel Smith – the English comedian, the famous duo with the comedian Rhys Jones and their show “Smith and Jones”.

Why Choose the Name Mel

This wonderful name has been around for ages. And although it can be short for another name, such as Melvin or Melanie, the name stands just as strong on its own. This is a very strong name that is not that popular, so it would also be considered unique. Mel has many strong meanings and will go great as a masculine male name. Hopefully, this wonderful name will not fade into history. It will be carried on with future generations as a strong standout name all in itself.

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