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Melody

Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uhd-ee ]

Boy Name #19,131 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melody is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHL-uhd-ee.

Parents who love the name Melody often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,131
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Meloie

Also a Girl Name

Melody is also used as a girl name, ranked #91.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody

Is Melody a boy or girl name?
Melody is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19131. As a girl name, it is ranked #91. Melody is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Melody?
Melody is pronounced m-EHL-uhd-ee.
How popular is the name Melody?
Melody is currently ranked #19131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Melody?
Common nicknames for Melody include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meloie.
Is Melody a common or rare name?
Melody is an uncommon name, ranked #19131 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melody

Melody is a boy name .

Is Melody a boy or girl name? Melody is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,131 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #91. Melody is more commonly used as a girl name.

Melody is currently ranked #19,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melody include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meloie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Melody include Melo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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