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Thoughts on Melissa?

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RightGuard17 · 12/01/2017 14:11

Is it better than Melody? Thanks.

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LimpidPools · 12/01/2017 16:59

I love Melissa. Shortening Lissie.

Violetcharlotte · 12/01/2017 16:56

Lovely x

Oblomova · 12/01/2017 16:51

Melissa for me is horrifically dated - in the sense that it's not been gone long enough to seem fresh again. I was born in the early 70s and was at school with several, along with the inevitable Carols, Karens, Gemmas etc.

ClaryIsTheBest · 12/01/2017 16:48

I prefer it to Melody.

However, DD is Clarissa which is kind of a similar style name (imo) so I'm probably a bit biased. I just like names like that ;)

ElornaElephant · 12/01/2017 16:44

Ooh I like it! I don't know any myself, especially no under 5s but it's definitely due a comeback. Prefer it to Melody, think it's much more timeless.

MiddlingMum · 12/01/2017 16:34

Freedom perhaps you know the Melissa I know Smile She's lovely, and it's a lovely name.

Not keen on Melody though.

TheNaze73 · 12/01/2017 15:35

Melissa is a beautiful name. Not keen on Melody

MarmiteDoesYouGood · 12/01/2017 15:34

I like Melody but not keen on Melissa.

LittleIda · 12/01/2017 15:33

I like Melissa but not keen on Melody. I'm not keen on the Mel shortening

NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 12/01/2017 15:31

My very best friend is a Melissa, so I'm biased, but I think it's a beautiful name due a comeback.

I prefer it to Melody. I only think of My Little Pony when I hear Melody.

PaintingOwls · 12/01/2017 15:29

Retro! I like it :)

Freedom2017 · 12/01/2017 15:04

Yes quite nice. I only know one in her 30s.

Loyly · 12/01/2017 15:00

I love Melissa

caffelatte100 · 12/01/2017 14:57

Melissa is lovely, melody less so....

Stonewash · 12/01/2017 14:56

I like both Smile Nice meanings too.

SueGeneris · 12/01/2017 14:39

I like Melissa. it makes me think of blossom on a tree.

ExcellentWorkThereMary · 12/01/2017 14:35

I really like Melissa

HelenDenver · 12/01/2017 14:34

I like it

MiniMaxi · 12/01/2017 14:33

I prefer it to Melody

Other Mel names:
Melinda (nn Mindy)
Melania Grin

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 12/01/2017 14:28

Melissa is very pretty, I like it more than Melody.

pinkieandperkie · 12/01/2017 14:24

I like Melissa. Not sure about Melody.

Sophronia · 12/01/2017 14:22

I like Melissa and prefer it to Melody

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