Melissa
Meaning
Bee
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/məˈlɪsə/
Traits associated with the name Melissa:
Dogs named Melissa tend to be loving, industrious, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Melissa?
It suggests that you have a fondness for the name Melissa and may have a sentimental attachment to it.
Is Melissa a good dog name?
Melissa has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Melissa isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Melissa is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Melissa was, in the past month, the 2060th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Melissa is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Melissa was viewed 49 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Melissa's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Melissa.
Most popular breeds named Melissa:
- Chow Chow
- Shih Tzu
- Dachshund
- Cocker Spaniel
- German Shepherd
Melissa is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 70s, this moniker's popularity has since waned significantly.
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