There are several illustrious humans known as Melanie, like:

Melanie Brown, a Spice Girl Melanie Johnson, a British politician Melanie Safka, an American songwriter (usually known just when Melanie), better known for her 1970 hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" and 1971 chart-topper "Brand New Key" Melanie Turgeon, a Canadian skiier Melanie Wilkes, a fictional character from either a 1936 book Gone with the Wind and the 1939 film of the same name. Melanie is also the title of a French rocket engine