Elaboration of Mel, either from names such as Melissa or from Greek μέλι (meli) meaning “honey”. A famous bearer was Greek-American actress Melina Mercouri (1920-1994), who was born Maria Amalia Mercouris.
People with the name Bentleigh have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.