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(Greek mythology) Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century. quotations examples
And her owne handmayd, that Melissa hight / Appointed to attend her dewly day and night
1596, Edmund Spenser, “Book VI, Canto XII”, in The Faerie Queene. […], London: […] [John Wolfe] for William Ponsonbie
Miss Melissa Wackles was the eldest daughter, Miss Sophy the next, and Miss Jane the youngest.
1840 April – 1841 November, Charles Dickens, “(please specify the chapter number or name)”, in The Old Curiosity Shop. A Tale. […], London: Chapman and Hall, […], published 1841
- - - by Mrs. Melissa Blaydon and Miss Ianthe Ambrose."Well, they may be sisters," said Nigel. "Those elegant, classical Christian names suggest one father.
1959, Nicholas Blake, The Widow's Cruise, page 9