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I prefer Valerie to Valentine; both are likely to be shortened to Val.

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Melissa is far too sweet and sugary; appropriate, no doubt, but if I wanted that meaning I'd go for tough, no-nonsense Deborah.

Melissa is okay but I know too many of them.
Always kinda liked Valentine. From long ago research, iirc, there were actually 7 saints of that name in the RC calendar.

Love Melissa, don't like Valentine

Valentine – Personally, I think my association to Valentine’s Day is strong.
Melissa - I like this. With Alyssa and Vanessa.

Valentine I'm meh on.

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I love Melissa and I wish it wasn't dated. It's got a neat history, used well before it became popular in the 20th century.