Melanie
MEL-ə-nee
Popularity
#122
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
261,158
Peak Year
#6,319 in 1972
First Recorded
1886
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Greek 'melaina,' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' Often associated with dark hair or complexion.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Melanie Griffith
American actress and producer
Melanie Chisholm
English singer, Sporty Spice of the Spice Girls
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