Scottish/English · Boy name
Melvin
“uncertain; possibly council friend or from Melville”
About the name Melvin
Melvin is a masculine given name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Old English name Maethelwine, composed of the elements ‘maethel’ meaning ‘council’ and ‘wine’ meaning ‘friend’, though this is not certain. Alternatively, Melvin could originate from the Scottish surname Melville, which itself comes from a Norman place name. Notable bearers include Melvin B. Tolson, an African American poet and educator, and Melvin Laird, an American politician and Secretary of Defense.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly council friend or from Melville
- Origin
- Scottish/English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MEL-vin(2 syl.)
Middle names for Melvin
- Melvin James
- Melvin Ray
- Melvin Thomas
- Melvin Lee
- Melvin Scott
Questions about Melvin
- What does Melvin mean?
- Melvin is a Scottish name meaning "uncertain; possibly council friend or from Melville".
- How do you pronounce Melvin?
- Melvin is pronounced MEL-vin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Melvin?
- Variants of Melvin include Melvyn, Malvin.
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