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Melany

MEL-ə-nee

Popularity

#438

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

16,600

Peak Year

#776 in 2007

First Recorded

1942

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Melanie, derived from the Greek word 'melas', meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It is often associated with a dark-haired complexion.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Melany Bennett

    American actress and model

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Personality Traits

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