Melanie
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Melanie
Melanie derives from the Greek name Melania, which comes from the root "melas" meaning "dark" or "black," originally referring to someone with dark hair or complexion.
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Etymology
Melanie derives from the Greek name Melania, which comes from the root "melas" meaning "dark" or "black," originally referring to someone with dark hair or complexion. The name was adopted across Christian European cultures from the Middle Ages onward, particularly popularized through Saint Melania the Elder and Saint Melania the Younger in early Christian history.
Melanie currently ranks #142 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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