NAME PROFILE
Melida
A feminine diminutive of Burnett, derived from the Old French word 'burnete', meaning 'little brown-haired one'. This name suggests a person who is earthy, reliable, and possesses a timeless, elegant charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 678 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1933 |
| Most recent | 2004 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 76%CA — 24%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Burnetta 'Bunny' Bridges (Watercolor Artist) · Burnetta Thorne-Sexton (Civil Rights Activist) · Burnetta Adams (Public Administrator) · Burnetta Lawrence (Educator and Historian) · Burnetta Slayden (Community Leader)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BurnieNettieEttaNetta
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