Melicent is a unique, elegant name of English origin that has been used historically but is less common today. It is derived from the Latin name Meliscentia, which was formed by combining "mel" meaning "honey" or "honeybee," and "scintilla," meaning "spark." Thus, Melicent roughly translates to "sparkling honey" or "shining like a honeybee." This name was popular in England during the Middle Ages but has since fallen out of fashion. The name is composed of four syllables: Me-li-cent, with stress typically placed on the second syllable. There are no specific modern variations or diminutives of Melicent, though some might use it interchangeably with Meliscent or Melisent.
The name Melicent experienced periodic popularity with peaks in the late 20s to mid-40s, but overall, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the century, with only 55 recorded births across these years.