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Melody is a feminine English word name, taken from the English word melody, which passed through Old French and Late Latin from Greek μέλος (melos, "song") combined with ἀείδω (aeido, "to sing"). It is pronounced MEL-ə-dee. In the United States it ranked #79 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives Melody as "from the English word melody, which is derived (via Old French and Late Latin) from Greek μέλος (melos) meaning 'song' combined with ἀείδω (aeido) meaning 'to sing'".
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Greek | μέλος (melos) | song |
| Ancient Greek | ἀείδω (aeido) | to sing |
Popularity
Melody ranked #79 for girls in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #79 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: Mélodie, Mélody
Related names: None documented.
What the name feels like
Melody is a musical word name with a light, lyrical sound; its transparent, everyday meaning gives it an immediate warmth that many surname- or saint-derived names lack.
Style tags: word name, musical association, three syllables
Editorial interpretation: This style read is editorial judgment, not linguistic fact.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melody mean?
Melody means "song". It comes from the English word melody, ultimately from Greek μέλος (melos, "song") and ἀείδω (aeido, "to sing").
Is Melody a word name?
Yes. Behind the Name derives it directly from the English word melody, rather than from a surname or an earlier given name.
Is Melody a popular name?
Yes. Melody ranked #79 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Melody — supports etymology, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
