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The Name Melanie - Origin and Meaning of Melanie
  



The Name Melanie - Origin and Meaning of Melanie


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Melanie

Greek

Usage of the Name Melanie

English, German, Dutch, Czech

Meaning of the Name Melanie

The name Melanie is derived from the Greek word "melaina" meaning "dark, black".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Melanie Griffith (born 1957), an American actress; Melanie Chisholm (born 1974), an English singer and one of the five members of the English girl band the Spice Girls; Melanie Brown (born 1975), an English singer and one of the five members of the English girl band the Spice Girls.
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