Melanie
Meaning
Black
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/məˈnɛli/
Traits associated with the name Melanie:
Dogs named Melanie tend to be loving, industrious, resilient, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Melanie?
It suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style, and that you are likely to be a person who values loyalty and companionship.
Is Melanie a good dog name?
Melanie has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Melanie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Melanie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Melanie was, in the past month, the 2846th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Melanie is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Melanie was viewed 31 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Melanie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Melanie is most adored in Missouri, Louisiana and Nebraska.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Illinois and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Melanie.
Most popular breeds named Melanie:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Beagle
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Shetland Sheepdog
Melanie is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 70s, this moniker harks back to "Gone with the Wind".
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