Melanie Tillery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melanie Tillery — Latin
180K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melanie Tillery 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 Tillery: People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W. 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: Tillery

English

People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.

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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 Tillery

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 Tillery:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Tillery?
The surname Tillery originates from English. People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.
What are the origins of the name Melanie Tillery?
The name Melanie Tillery combines two different traditions: the first name Melanie has Latin roots, while the surname Tillery originates from English.
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