Mel is a short form of Melvyn, Melvin, Melanie, Melina, Melinda, Melissa, Melody, Melitta and Melville. It is of Latin, Old French and Greek origin and comes from the roots: (MALLEVILLE) (MELANÍA) (MÈLISSA) and (MĔLŌDĬA). Melissa is Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.