girl's name
Melisandre
may-lee-ZAHNDR (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 110
Melisandre is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1984, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1984.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Melisandre Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Melisandre?
In 2010, Melisandre was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Melisandre Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélisandre | Mélisandre is a rare spelling of Melisandre, written with an acute accent and recorded about 35 times, mostly in France. | 35 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melisandre
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melisandre Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melisandre over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melisandre
- French may-lee-ZAHNDR
Sibling Names for Melisandre
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melisandre — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melisandre
Is Melisandre a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisandre is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melisandre?
Melisandre has 3 syllables.
When was Melisandre most popular?
Melisandre peaked in 1984, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.