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Name Origin

Melvyn is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. It is a variant of Melvin, which means 'chief' or 'leader'.

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Famous People

Melvyn Douglas (1901-1981)

Actor

  • Won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor
  • Starred in numerous films including 'Hud', 'Being There', and 'The Changeling'

Melvyn Bragg (1939-)

Broadcaster, author, and academic

  • Presented the BBC Radio 4 programme 'In Our Time'
  • Authored numerous books on history, literature, and culture
  • Knighted for services to broadcasting and the arts

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