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Melanie
Greek for 'dressed in black' or 'dark'. Introduced from France to England in the Middle Ages; it became popular in the 20th Century. Alternatives: Melany, Melane, Melani, Melania, Melloney, Melonie, Melony, Milena, Melanya, Mellie, Melly, Mel, Mela. Namesakes: St Melanie, Melanie Griffith, Melanie Blatt, Melanie Brown.
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