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Comments and insights on the name Melrose

I absolutely love unique, but sophisticated names! Im tired of seeing the trendy names, there is a lack of variation, information and creativity on the baby name sites.

Personal experiences with the name Melrose

I LOVE IT! It is one of my personal favorites, and what I plan on naming my child, along with: Heidi and Bethenny.

Nicknames for Melrose

Mel, Mellie, Ellie, Rose, Rosie

Meanings and history of the name Melrose

Scottish name which means the bald moor (treeless hill). Possibly Pictish. Also the name of a famous Cathedral (and town) in the lowlands of Scotland where legend has it that the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried.

Famous real-life people named Melrose

Mel Rose, aka Melrose (nee Melissa Rose Bickerstaff), American fashion model and runner-up on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
Melrose Kai-Banya, ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the Russian Federation
Barry Melrose, former head coach of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning & Los Angeles Kings
Charles James Melrose (1913-1936), an Australian aviator and holder of early flight records between Australia and other countries

Melrose in song, story & screen

used for various Broadway plays

There was an american soap-opera named "Melrose Place" in the 90s.