Meaning
black, dark
Origin
Melanie is a name of Greek origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (AT, BE, CA, CH, CM, CZ, DE, FR, GB, IR, IT, LU, MU, MX, NL, PT, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- international
- feminine
- sophisticated
- literary
Famous people named Melanie
- Melanie Griffith (actress)
- Melanie Brown (Spice Girls)
- Melanius (Roman general)
- Melanippe (Greek mythological figure)
- Melanctha (Greek myth)
- Mélanie Laurent (actress)
Variations
Melani, Melania, Mélanie (French), Melania (Italian/Latin American), Melani (Spanish/Latin American)
Nicknames
Mél, Mela, Melli, Mellie, Mell, Meli, Lana
Popularity
Melanie appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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