 Another Historian derives the name Melito from "Mellito" which in latin meant deep trench.At the time of the Duchy of Naples there used to be a border that limited the boundary between Naples and Capua and Melito was one of villages included, among other rural territories.Features of interest are the main church Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie located in the central square Piazza Santo Stefano, named after the patron saint of Melito.