French and German short form, possibly a diminutive of Melanie (Greek 'dark') or related to the French place name.
Melle is a French and German short form, possibly a diminutive of Melanie or related to a French place name. That makes it a name with multiple possible layers: affectionate, regional, and lightly classical.
The short form gives it a soft, tidy elegance, and its simplicity is part of its charm. Melle feels compact and graceful, with a continental polish that keeps it from sounding overly casual. It is the kind of name that suggests delicacy without losing substance.