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Melissa
I know that this name is seen as dated by most but I think it's rather charming. It also makes me think of honey bees (because of the meaning) and I really like that association.Is Melissa ready to be used or still too dated? It was really common in the 70s so I'd like to know how many Melissas you know. Do any go by Missy or another nickname?What do you think of Melissa and Melisa (meh-LEE-sa)?Do you think it will rise again or is it gone for good?
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My name is Melissa and I was born in the 80s. I used to go by Missi, but I'm trying to get out of that now that I'm 25. I know two other Melissas that were born in the 80s, one goes by Missy, and three that were born in the 70s, one goes by Missy and one by Mel. I also know a Melisa that was born in the 50s.I like my name, I just know too many people around my age that have the same one.
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It's usable, but it has that dated feel about it. I know 3 Melissa's, i used to work with one of them, and if you knew her it would turn you off the name for life.I much prefer, the beautiful alternative Melisande.
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I think it will come back around, it's a beautiful name. I really like it and actually considered it for a moment when I was pregnant. But the fact that I do know a few in my age group (late 30's) put me off of it. But I still think it's a lovely name and will definitely have a comeback. I don't find it too dated to use on a baby though, not at all.
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I know three Melissa's and I find it very dated. The youngest one is 24, and she does not have a nickname and the name just doesn't suit her. The others are between 35 and 40, and one goes by Missy. It still seems like a trendy mom name to me.
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I'm a Melissa :) I think it can be used and I don't see it as dated at all. I know a few Melissa's most of them are under 20 though. Personally I go by Mel, Melly or sometimes Milly. I think Melissa is an alright name, I get complimented on it quite a bit. I'd go for Melissa over Melisa though.I can't really say it'll rise again, not for a while anyway, but I don't think its gone for good :)
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I only know one Melissa and she's my cousin. I think it may rise again, but probably not anytime soon. I dislike Missy as a nickname, to me it sounds rather snobbish. The only nicknames my cousin goes by is Mel and Melmo. I don't like Melisa though, I know it's a legit name but to me it looks more like a misspelling.
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I;ve met or known lots of Melissas... mostly in their 20s and 30s right now. I think it's an ok name and can still be used. A few have gone by Missy or Mel, but most I've known have gone by the full Melissa.
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I have a cousin called Melissa. She was born in the 80s and I've never come across anyone else with the name. She doesn't use any nn though.I don't think Melissa is dated at all. It's really sweet and feminine sounding and would be perfect for a child today. I know it was really common in the 70s but I don't think of it as a fad name at all. A good nn would be Lissa or Lissy, Missy is okay, but definately NOT Mel or Mellie. I don't like Melisa though. I prefer Elisa.
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