NAME PROFILE
Dawnell
From the Greek word melaina meaning dark or black. This name suggests a person with a deep, soulful essence and a magnetic personality who brings a sense of mystery and calm strength to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 369 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1968 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%WA — 17%LA — 17%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Melanie Griffith (Actress, Working Girl) · Melanie Brown (Singer, Spice Girls) · Melanie Safka (Singer-Songwriter, Brand New Key) · Melanie Laurent (Actress, Inglourious Basterds) · Melanie Lynskey (Actress, Yellowjackets)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelLanieMelliLane
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