Mel
/mɛl/
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Mel, of Gaelic origin, means 'friend' or 'mill chief'. It is often used as a short form for names starting with 'Mel', such as Melvin or Melville. The name carries a sense of camaraderie and leadership, making it a warm and approachable choice in English-speaking cultures.
Mel Watt
Politician, Congressman, North Carolina 12th
Mel Tormé
Singer, The Velvet Fog
Mel Tillis
Country Musician, I Ain't Never
Mel Stuart
Film Director, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Mel Stewart
Actor, Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Mel Smith
Actor, Alas Smith & Jones
Mel Sembler
Diplomat, US Ambassador to Italy, 2001-05
Mel Reynolds
Politician, Congressman from Illinois, 1993-95
Mel Ott
Baseball, HoF New York Giants outfielder
Mel Martinez
Government, US Senator from Florida, 2005-09
Mel Levine
Politician, Congressman from California, 1983-93
Mel S. Lavitt
Business, GC Capital Management
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