Melanie Werth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melanie Werth — Latin
180K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melanie Werth 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 Werth: Alexander Werth (1901–1969), Russian-British writer and journalist Dennis Werth (born 1952), baseball first baseman and outfielder Henrik Werth (1881–1952), Hungarian general Isabell Werth (born 1969), German equestrian Jayson Werth (born 1979), American baseball outfielder Johann von Werth (1591–1652), German general Joseph Werth (born 1952), Bishop of Siberia and the Russian Far East Kurt Werth (1896–1983), German children's books illustrator Léon Werth (1878–1955), French author and art critic Nicolas Werth (born in 1950), French historian, son of Alexander Werth Wert, a surname 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: Werth

French

Alexander Werth (1901–1969), Russian-British writer and journalist Dennis Werth (born 1952), baseball first baseman and outfielder Henrik Werth (1881–1952), Hungarian general Isabell Werth (born 1969), German equestrian Jayson Werth (born 1979), American baseball outfielder Johann von Werth (1591–1652), German general Joseph Werth (born 1952), Bishop of Siberia and the Russian Far East Kurt Werth (1896–1983), German children's books illustrator Léon Werth (1878–1955), French author and art critic Nicolas Werth (born in 1950), French historian, son of Alexander Werth Wert, a surname

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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 Werth

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 Werth:

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 Werth?
The surname Werth originates from French. Alexander Werth (1901–1969), Russian-British writer and journalist Dennis Werth (born 1952), baseball first baseman and outfielder Henrik Werth (1881–1952), Hungarian general Isabell Werth (born 1969), German equestrian Jayson Werth (born 1979), American baseball outfielder Johann von Werth (1591–1652), German general Joseph Werth (born 1952), Bishop of Siberia and the Russian Far East Kurt Werth (1896–1983), German children's books illustrator Léon Werth (1878–1955), French author and art critic Nicolas Werth (born in 1950), French historian, son of Alexander Werth Wert, a surname
What are the origins of the name Melanie Werth?
The name Melanie Werth combines two different traditions: the first name Melanie has Latin roots, while the surname Werth originates from French.
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