The 42-year-old pop star said she hates that name because when she thinks of the moniker she is washed over by negativity, reported Female First.
"The Mel C thing has always really bugged me. Because in my brain it links to negative headlines. I don't know why, it just irks me. It's not my name," she said.
Melanie said she does feel guilty about spurning the reunion but just wants to focus on her solo career and the release of her latest album "Version of Me".