Melody

Girl's name

Melody is of Greek origin, derived from the word "melōidía," meaning "singing, chanting."

Meaning Song tune
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 2,771
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Melody Thomas Scott - Actress on "The Young and the Restless."
  • Melody Gardot - Jazz singer and musician.
  • Melody Anderson - Actress in "Flash Gordon" and "Dead and Buried."
  • Melody Thornton - Singer in the Pussycat Dolls.
  • Melody Perkins - Actress in "Power Rangers in Space."
  • Melody Patterson - Actress in "F Troop."
  • Melody Prochet - French musician and singer-songwriter.
  • Melody Oliveria - Beauty queen and TV personality.
  • Melody Hahm - Journalist and news anchor.
  • Melody Barnes - Political advisor and public policy expert.

Sisters for Melody

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Brothers for Melody

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Name Variants

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