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Melville \m(e)-lville, mel-ville\ as a boy's name is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Melville is "bad settlement". Surname adopted by those fleeing to Scotland from a poorly placed settlement in northern France. Use as a personal name may be due to the fame of novelist Herman Melville (19th century), author of Moby Dick. For more information, see also the related name Melvin. Similar baby names are Colville and Manville. View a list of the 5 names that reference Melville.