BABY NAMES · BOY
Melvin
Means “of uncertain meaning”
Scottish origin
From a Scottish surname that came from a place name.
NAME NUMBER
3
A name that sings with laughter and creative sparkle.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Mel
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Melvin means "of uncertain meaning". It is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
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Popular nicknames for Melvin are Mel.
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