Melanie Cordeiro

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melanie Cordeiro — Latin
180K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melanie Cordeiro is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Melanie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton. The surname Cordeiro: Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1. Melanie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melanie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melanie

Latin

Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton.

Surname: Cordeiro

Portuguese

Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melanie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melanie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melanie Cordeiro

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melanie Cordeiro:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melanie?
The first name Melanie originates from Latin. Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton.
When was Melanie most popular?
The name Melanie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cordeiro?
The surname Cordeiro originates from Portuguese. Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Melanie Cordeiro?
The name Melanie Cordeiro combines two different traditions: the first name Melanie has Latin roots, while the surname Cordeiro originates from Portuguese.
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