Why Melanie Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Melanie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Melanie” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Einalem.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Eliaemn.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Melanie

The true meaning of ‘Melanie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Melanie is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Melanie, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Melanie Popular?

“Melanie” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New Hampshire as reported in the 2016 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in New Hampshire have the same name as you in 2016. A total of 3,488 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1972 with a total of 6,295 babies. That’s a lot of baby Melanies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Melanie” was recorded 258,900 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Melanies to occupy the country of Sao Tome & Principe with an estimated population of 231,856.

The name first appeared in the year 1886 and given to eight newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1968 with a rank of #94 nationwide and was registered 3,643 times as a baby girl’s name. Melanie became a popular girl’s name in the state of Hawaii in the year 1973. It ranked #9 with 48 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2007 in the state of California with 1,093 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Florida for 59 years from 1959 to 2020 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Melanie” was recorded 258,347 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Melanie, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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