What is mel short for?

Mel is a unisex name that can be a shortened version of various names, such as Melissa, Melinda, Melanie, Melody, or even Melvin or Melville for males. It is of English origin and means "dark" or "black". Mel can also be a nickname for someone with the last name Melvin. It is a popular name in the United States and can be seen in various forms in different cultures around the world.