Melinda \m(e)-lin-da, mel(i)-nda\ as a girl's name is pronounced ma-LIN-dah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Melinda is "sweet". Modern name coined in the 18th century from the word "melitus".

Melinda has 17 variant forms: Linda, Lindy, Linnie, Lynda, Maillie, Malina, Malinda, Malinde, Mallie, Mally, Malynda, Mandy, Melina, Melinde, Meline, Mellinda and Melynda.

For more information, see also the related name Mindy.

Baby names that sound like Melinda are Melantha and Mallantha.