Meaning: Vigorous and strong
The story
Mélisande is the French form of Millicent used in Maeterlinck’s play and Debussy’s opera. Its Gothic roots mean vigorous or brave and strong; strong in work is too narrow.
Nicknames
- Mel
- Melly
- Lise
Spellings & variants
- Melisende
- Millicent
- Melisenda
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Mélisande comes from French.
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