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Melinda

American  
[muh-lin-duh] / məˈlɪn də /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Melinda Schuerfranz, 76, remembers the Apollo days, when everyone would gather around the television to watch scientific advancement in action.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"If there's nothing to report, nobody's going to watch after a while," content creator Melinda Long, a health and wellness influencer from Long Island, New York, told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“It has kind of allowed us to kind of breathe a little bit,” said resident and community organizer Melinda Metheney.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Melinda French Gates, who used to be married to Bill Gates, has given away at least $31 billion over the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Melinda Two waits for One to finish her tantrum.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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