Origin and Meaning of Meldon

From the meeting place by the hill

Origin: Old English - Derived from the Old English elements 'melda', meaning 'meeting', and 'dun', meaning 'hill'.

• Meldon is often regarded as a rare and unique name, not commonly found in modern naming conventions.
• Historically, names ending in '-don' often derive from geographic locations in England, indicating a connection to the land.
• The name Meldon is sometimes associated with places in England, notably Meldon in Northumberland and Meldon in Devon.
• Popularity for the name Meldon has been sporadic, showing up in various records but lacking consistent widespread use.
• Related variations include Meldan and the modern name Melvin, though Melvin has a distinct origin.