Question 1

What are nicknames for Melanie?

Accepted Answer

Mel is a nickname for Melanie. Mel keeps the opening of Melanie in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Melanie mean?

Accepted Answer

Melanie is a name of Greek origin: "black, dark," from melaina; two Roman saints carried it, France kept it alive, and Gone with the Wind's gentle Melanie introduced it to American parents. Soft, dusky, and warmer than its meaning. See the full Melanie page for its popularity history.