What Does the Name Melville Mean
The name Melville comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Melville below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Melville Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a Scottish surname which was originally from a Norman French place name meaning "bad town". A famous bearer of the surname was the American author Herman Melville (1819-1891), who wrote several novels...
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