Find out how popular the first name Malanie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Malanie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Malanie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 26 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Malanie.

The history of the first name Malanie

Malanie is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to ancient Greece. The name is derived from the Greek word "melaina," which means "black" or "dark-colored." It is believed that the name was initially used to describe individuals with dark hair or complexion.

During the Byzantine era, the name Malanie gained popularity within the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire. It was particularly prevalent in areas such as Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and the Greek islands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Malanie can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian saint and desert mother, Melania the Elder. She was a Roman noblewoman who embraced asceticism and devoted her life to the teachings of Christianity.

In the 5th century, another notable figure named Melania the Younger, the granddaughter of Melania the Elder, also adopted the name Malanie. She was a Roman noble who followed in her grandmother's footsteps and lived a life of religious devotion and charity.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Malanie remained relatively uncommon but was still used in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and the Byzantine Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Western Europe can be found in the 12th century, when a French noblewoman named Malanie de Penthièvre lived during the reign of King Louis VII.

In the 16th century, Malanie de Chantloué, a French noblewoman and abbess, gained recognition for her piety and leadership within the Catholic Church.

During the 18th century, the name Malanie experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in France. Malanie de la Vallière, a French aristocrat and courtesan, was a notable figure during the reign of King Louis XIV.

In the 19th century, Malanie Calvat, a French Catholic mystic and stigmatist, gained significant attention for her reported visions and experiences related to the Catholic faith.

As the name Malanie continued to spread across Europe and other regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Melanie, Melany, and Melanie. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its Greek heritage.

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