Mel

Mel is a short form of several names of different origins, most commonly serving as a diminutive of Melvin, itself derived from an Old English or Old Scottish surname, or of Melissa, from the Greek word melissa meaning bee. It has also been associated with Melanie, from the Greek melania meaning black or dark. The name gained widespread familiar use in the English-speaking world throughout the twentieth century, borne by figures such as entertainer Mel Brooks and musician Mel Tormé. Related forms include Mell, Melvin, Melissa, and Melanie.