The baby name Mellicent is a girl name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "MEL-uh-sent".
Mellicent is English and Old French in Origin.
Mellicent is a female given name that means "strong worker" or "hardworking". It is derived from the Old French name Melisande, which was popularized by the medieval romance "Melisande" by the French poet and playwright Maurice Maeterlinck. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, and it was particularly popular in the United States during the early 20th century.
The name Mellicent is pronounced MEL-ih-sent or MEL-ih-sint. It is composed of two elements: "mel" which means "strong" or "hardworking" and "licent" which means "worker". The name has several variations, including Melisande, Millicent, and Millicente. It is often shortened to the nickname Millie.
Mellicent is a feminine name that has been predominantly used for girls. It has never been a very common name, but it has been used consistently over the years. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Melisende of Jerusalem, who was Queen of Jerusalem in the 12th century, and Millicent Fawcett, a British suffragist and feminist who played a key role in securing women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.
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