Melanie

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There are many famous people named Melanie, such as:

• Melanie Safka, an American songwriter (usually known simply as Melanie), best known for her 1970 hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and 1971 chart-topper "Brand New Key"
• Melanie Griffith, an American actress
• Melanie Thornton, singer (former singer of La Bouche )
• Melanie Brown, a Spice Girl
• Melanie Chisholm, a Spice Girl
• Melanie Johnson, a British politician
• Melanie Turgeon, a Canadian skiier
• Melanie Wilkes, a fictional character from the 1936 book Gone with the Wind and the 1939 film of the same name.
• Melanie Martinez, a television and stage actress

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Pronounced MEL-a-nee (English), ME-lah-nee (German)

This was the name of a Roman saint who gave all her wealth to charity in the 5th century.

In 2005, the name Melanie was ranked #92

• Mélanie is an album by Céline Dion
• Melanie is also the name of a French rocket engine
• Melanie is also the name of a song by Toto
• Melanie is also the name of a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Melanie means "dark one".