Melanie
dark, black (Greek)
Melanie is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 34, with 99,574 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
dark, black (Greek)
Melanie comes from the Greek word 'melaina', the feminine form of 'melas' (meaning dark or black), historically popularized by early Christian saints. In the Philippines, the name gained widespread popularity in the latter half of the 20th century via American cultural influence and media. It remains a very common and recognizable female name across various socioeconomic classes.
Derived from the French Mélanie, which originates from the ancient Greek name Melania, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It became widely adopted in the Philippines through American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to casual Filipino nicknames such as Mel, Lanie, Mellie, or Mel-Mel. Frequently found as a standalone first name or paired in modern double names.
Related forms
- Mélanie French
- Melania Spanish
- Melania Italian
- Melanie German
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Melanie with common surname pairs
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Melanie is the given name. The full name is Melanie + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Melanie a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Melanie is number 34, with 99,574 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.