Meaning: Black; dark
The story
Melanie reaches English through French Mélanie and Latin Melania, from a Greek word for dark. It has both early Christian and literary associations, with Mel as a familiar short form.
Nicknames
- Mel
Spellings & variants
- Melany
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Melanie comes from Greek, French, and English.
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