Find out how popular the first name Meldon has been for the last 3 years (from 1975 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Meldon by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Meldon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Meldon.

The history of the first name Meldon

The name Meldon is an old English name with roots in both Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French traditions. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mæl" meaning "speech" or "discourse" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "elevated ground". Thus, the name Meldon may have originally referred to someone who lived on a hillside or carried out speeches from a raised platform.

Meldon has been recorded in various historical documents dating back to the 12th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Meldun" in relation to landholdings in several counties across England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Meldon was relatively common among the English nobility and gentry. A notable example is Sir Meldon de Gournay, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later granted lands in Yorkshire and his descendants continued to use the name for several generations.

Another historically significant figure was Meldon of Bury St Edmunds, a 12th-century Benedictine monk and chronicler. His written works, including the "Chronica Buriensis" and "Vita Anselmi", provide valuable insights into the religious and political climate of the time.

In the 16th century, Meldon Trotman (c. 1510 - 1580) was a prominent merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol. He played a role in the establishment of the Society of Merchant Venturers, an influential trading company.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Meldon Appleby (1815 - 1893) was a British naval officer and explorer who conducted surveys in the South Pacific and Australian regions. His detailed charts and maps were instrumental in improving navigation and safety for maritime voyages.

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