Meldon
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Meldon
Meldon derives from Old English elements "mel" (meaning mill) and "dun" (meaning hill or down), literally translating to "mill hill" or "hill with a mill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and Scotland, with historical roots in Anglo-Saxon England and documented usage in Scottish place names and family surnames.
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Etymology
Meldon derives from Old English elements "mel" (meaning mill) and "dun" (meaning hill or down), literally translating to "mill hill" or "hill with a mill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and Scotland, with historical roots in Anglo-Saxon England and documented usage in Scottish place names and family surnames.
Meldon currently ranks #6,497 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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