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Melanie

The name Melanie is a baby girl name. The name Melanie comes from the German origin. In German the meaning of the name Melanie is: From the Greek word melaina, meaning "dark."


Name Information
Boy or Girl ?: girl
Origin of name: German
Meaning: From the Greek word melaina, meaning "dark."
Expression number: 5
SoulUrge Number: 2
Average Visitor Rating: 4.24 (Out of 5)
Number of ratings: 92
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Dr.
written by Melony, February 13, 2008
My parents me named after the movie "Gone with the Wind". I do have dark skin and hair; however my eyes are sky blue. Get a lot of comments about them people think i wear contacts. A lot of people call me melody. Also am a night owl.
another meaning
written by Melanie the awesome, February 18, 2008
I totally love my name and i was shocked to see the german origin because i also saw it defined as greek. The german origin makes alot of sense because i was named after my great great grandmother who was born in Germany.
anyway the greek meaning is dark but after the goddess of the night Melantha, i can't remember the whole story but she betrayed zeus or help the opp. side (not zeus's) in the war of troy and because of this zeus got angry and sentenced her to never see the light of day by making her the goddess of the night.

Also it is a name after the Saint Melania (there is a Melania the younger and the elder)
my name
written by namesake, February 21, 2008
well u guys are starting to make me like my name. i never really liked it growing up. my name is melanie too...only its spelled melanee.
Da Prettiest name in the world
written by Melz, February 22, 2008
well, i just love my name i feel dat all melanie's are just drop dead gorgeous
It also means 'honey'
written by Melanie Hargreaves, March 03, 2008
The name Melanie can also be associated with 'meli' which means 'honey'
Hello to all Melanians!!!!
written by Melanie Avila, March 04, 2008
i really really love my name,,,,and also people arround me,they love it also.
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written by melanie.ann, March 10, 2008
my name is melanie and i am not dark dark colors look good on me but im not dark.
[Melanie] The GREATEST Name!
written by Melanieeee, March 16, 2008
I love my name! It really reflects who I truly am!
The Name Melanie and Naturality go Hand in Hand
written by Melanie aka Mel Mel, March 16, 2008
Hello Every One,
My Name is Melanie too. I for one love my earthly title. My dad named me that,but all he could say was that he liked it. He didn't tell me of any particular orgin. My skin is a beautiful dark brown, eyes are dark brown, and my course hair is dark brown. Melanie is a very versatile name, and naturally sophisticated in it's own way. I love it.
Mel
written by Melanie Hoffmeyer, March 20, 2008
Melanie is an awesome name. Most of my friends call me Mel. Some people call me Melody...so to remedy this prob. I say "Mellow" then point to my knee.
MELANIE
written by Melmel, March 21, 2008
My name is Melanie as well and I truly love it. I feel good when I'm called and the best part is it's not that common.
Found a better meaning
written by Melanie, June 10, 2008
I never liked that my name meant "dark." I remember my Mother telling that she chose to name me Melanie because it had something to do with grace. I did my research and am proud to say that those of us named Melanie can now tell people, in Hebrew Melanie means "God's grace lifts me up." I like this meaning much better.
MELANIE!
written by Melanie Elizabeth, September 13, 2008
I love the name Melanie! It's my name, and though I don't really like my middle name, it flows well with Melanie. I've never met another Melanie my age. I was named after Melanie Hamilton in "Gone With the Wind". I think Melanie is the most beautiful name:) I like the meaning "God's grace lifts me up" better than dark:)
We rock!!
written by Melanie, October 14, 2008
I absolutly adore my name!!! I always love being the only Melanie around!! I have heard other meanings for Melanie in other languages. One i remember is in Greek and it means "dark beauty". Im not a very dark person (ive got auburn hair and brown eyes) and i love bright colors and being happy! I love having an individual name and plan on giving uncommon names to my kids as well. Go Mels!!
TO ALL BEAUTIFUL MELANIES OUT THIER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
written by Melanie Priscila, July 04, 2009
BE PROUD TO BE NAMED MELANIE CUZ THE MEANING,CUZ THE SOUND,CUZ THE NICKNAMES,CUZ EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!oh yeah and my favorite meaning of melanie is the greek one"Dark Beauty" because i am gothic i have natrual Black hair my eyes are clear kinda,So yeah but i hate my middle name ,Priscila.
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written by melanie samson, September 03, 2009
Melanie so very beautiful name...ehem...i'm melanie too!=)

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