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Melanie
Melanie is a girl's name with Greek origins meaning “black” or “dark-skinned.” The name was first introduced into the English language during the Middle Ages by French settlers. Melanie is a beautiful girl’s name that has been a popular choice since the 1960s. Other variations of this name include the Latin Melania and the rather sophisticated-looking Mélanie.
Greek
Female
Meaning
Black or dark skinned
Popularity
109 views
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0 saves
Popularity trend
Pronunciation
MEH-lah-nee
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Traits
- Sophisticated
- Graceful
- Charming
- Intelligent
Compatibility
Melanie pairs well with classic or timeless names for siblings, providing a nice balance of modern and traditional. As a middle name, Melanie flows smoothly with many first names due to its elegant sound. Its Greek origin makes it a good match for names with similar cultural backgrounds or those with a mythological connection.
Sophisticated
Graceful
Charming
Intelligent
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Melanie Griffith
Actress
Born: August 9, 1957 · New York City, New York, USA
Similar Names
Penelope
Weaver
Jordan
To flow down
Yasin
Letters of the alphabet
Kara
Beloved
Luna
Moon
Winnie
Gentle friend, friend of peace
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Melanie Original form
- Mélanie French
- Melánie Spanish
- Мелани Russian
- Μελάνη Greek
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Sanskrit
- Georgian
Cultural Adaptations
- メラニー (Meranī) Japanese
- 梅兰妮 (Mei Lanni) Chinese
- मेलेनी (Melēnī) Sanskrit
- მელანი (Melani) Georgian
Frequently Asked Questions about Melanie
- What does Melanie mean?
- Black or dark skinned
- What is the origin of Melanie?
- Melanie has Greek origins.
- Is Melanie popular?
- Melanie has been viewed 109 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Melanie?
- Similar names include Penelope, Jordan, Yasin, Kara, Luna.
- How do you pronounce Melanie?
- Melanie is pronounced MEH-lah-nee.
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