Meaning: Dark, or dark-haired

Gender: Female

Pronunciation: Mel-Uh-Nee

Language origin of Melanie: Germanic

Regional origin of Melanie: Northern Europe

Languages Melanie is most common: English

Religions Melanie is most common: Christianity

First letter and sound: M, Mel

Last letter and sound: E, uh

Alternative Spelling: Melany, Melannie, Mellanie