What is the origin of the name Melrose
This rare locational name is of Scottish origin and derives from the town of Melrose in the border country near Galashiels.The elements of the name are Ancient British (i.e., pre Roman, circa 55 A.D.) and are developments of moel, meaning a bare and barren place, and rhos, a moor or heath.his rare locational name is of Scottish origin and derives from the town of Melrose in the border country near Galashiels.
[ 2 syll. mel-ro-se, me-lr-ose ] The baby boy name Melrose is also used as a girl name. Its pronunciation is M EH LRowZ- â . Melrose is used predominantly in the English language and its origin is also English. The name's meaning is barren heath. See Melrose for more information.Melrose is not regularly used as a baby name for boys.It is listed outside of the top 1000 names.Baby names that sound like Melrose include Mallorea, Malorea, and Mularaja (Indian).ee Melrose for more information. Melrose is not regularly used as a baby name for boys. It is listed outside of the top 1000 names. Baby names that sound like Melrose include Mallorea, Malorea, and Mularaja (Indian).