Melissa
Meaning of Melissa
Melissa is a classic female name with an enduring charm. Pronounced as muh-LISS-uh (/məˈlɪsə/) in English, it has a slight variation that goes by Melisa. The popularity of the name Melissa has been recorded over many decades in the United States, reaching its peak in the 1980s and early 1990s when it consistently held top 20 spots. Although its occurrence has decreased in recent years, Melissa remains a beloved choice among parents for its timeless appeal and graceful sound.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-LISS-uh (/məˈlɪsə/)
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Notable People Named Melissa
| Melissa Lou Etheridge is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her Grammy Award-winning music. |
| Melissa Fumero is an American actress known for her role as Amy Santiago in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and has appeared in other television series and films. |
| Melissa McCarthy is a highly influential American actress, screenwriter, producer, and fashion designer, known for her accolades and recognition as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. |
| Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in Glee and Supergirl. |
| Melissa Joan Hart is a well-known American actress, producer, and director, recognized for her roles in popular sitcoms and films, as well as for her recent achievement as the first celebrity to win $1 million for her charity on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. |
| Melissa Ellen Gilbert is an American actress known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the TV series Little House on the Prairie and for her appearances in television films. |
| Melissa Perrine is a highly accomplished visually impaired para-alpine skier from Australia, with multiple medals from the Winter Paralympics and IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. |
| Melissa Ivy Rauch is an American actress known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory and for her work on various other TV series. |
| Melissa Anne Villaseñor is an American comedian and actress known for her stand-up shows, impressions, and six-season stint as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. |
| Melissa Victoria Harris-Perry is an American writer, professor, television host, and political commentator known for her focus on African-American politics. |
| Melissa Rivers, the daughter of Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg, is an American actress and television host. |
| Melissa Ann Gorga is a multi-talented American television personality, author, singer, designer, and businesswoman, known for her role on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. |
| Melissa Sue Anderson is an American-Canadian actress known for her role as Mary Ingalls in the TV series Little House on the Prairie. |
| Melissa Claire Egan is an American actress, recognized for her portrayals of Annie Lavery on All My Children and Chelsea Lawson on The Young and the Restless. |
| Melissa Doi - Melissa Cándida Doi was an American senior manager at IQ Financial Systems who tragically lost her life in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. |
