My name is Melissa. one "L" and two "S's". It is a common girl name and many people share my name. My parents gave me that name with no reason behind it, they simply liked the name. I have a couple of nicknames, Mel, Meli, and Meliss.
My family speak Spanish and my nick name in Spanish is Meli, every Melissa in Spanish is called Meli for short. In English some people call me Mel or Meliss when they don't use my full name. I prefer Meliss, I can identify my self with it more than Mel, Mel reminds me of Melanie.
The origin of the name Melissa is Greek, it means honey bee, and Meli mean honey.
Melissa is a beautiful name! Definitely a fun meaning and I like that you have nicknames. I have a few myself and I know which ones people call me and the ones i prefer the most!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that melissa means honey bee. One of my roommates name is also melissa. I guess I will be calling her honey bee from now on. haha. We also call her mel, and just like you said it reminds me of Melanie as well and at times that's what I call her. You two have many names lol.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who loves the environment, you just gave me a whole new appreciation for your name with the meaning of honey bee!
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