Find out how popular the first name Myelle has been for the last 27 years (from 1998 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Myelle by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Myelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 21 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Myelle.

The history of the first name Myelle

The name Myelle originates from the French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Its roots stem from the Old French word "mi," which means "my" or "mine," and the suffix "-elle," often added to feminine names. The name was likely a derivation of the French name Michelle or Micheline, both meaning "who is like God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myelle can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," where a character named Myelle is mentioned. The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period in France, where it was favored among the nobility and upper classes.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Myelle. One of the earliest recorded was Myelle de Montfort (1210-1257), a French noblewoman and the wife of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader in the Albigensian Crusade. Another notable figure was Myelle de Valois (1330-1376), a French princess and the daughter of King Philip VI of France.

In the 16th century, Myelle de Rohan (1535-1597) was a prominent French noblewoman and the wife of René de Rohan, a renowned military commander. A century later, Myelle de Sévigné (1626-1696) was a celebrated French writer and court celebrity known for her famous letters.

During the 18th century, Myelle de Lespinasse (1732-1776) was a French salon hostess and writer who hosted influential literary and philosophical gatherings in Paris. Her memoirs and correspondence with notable figures of the Enlightenment era have become valuable historical records.

While the name Myelle was primarily used in France during these earlier periods, it has since gained recognition and usage in other parts of the world, particularly in North America and Europe. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to its more popular variants, such as Michelle or Micheline.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Myelle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Myelle, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!