Melvin

American

[mel-vin] / ˈmɛl vɪn /

Or Melvyn

noun

a male given name.

Example Sentences

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“Yes, it is good to have you back home,” said her co-anchor Craig Melvin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Melvin Benn, managing director at Festival Republic, said: "Forgiveness and giving people a second chance are becoming a lost virtue in this ever-increasing divisive world."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Guthrie and Melvin smiled at each other and shook hands before the program went to its first local break.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Director Melvin Keating bought a total of $27,289 worth of Agilysys stock at prices ranging from $67.98 to $68.49 between March 16 and March 17, according to an SEC filing.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I had learned that from my cousin Melvin, who swore it had worked for him when his brother ran off and got married and left him with the bedroom all to himself.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

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