The nameElody
Elody is a French girl's name, a variant of Élodie. It was mostly given in the late 1980s and the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Élodie, it is linked to the Germanic al, "all", and od, "wealth".
Origin
French, through Élodie.
History
First given in the early 1970s, Elody peaked in the late 1980s, stayed in use in the 2000s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Elody
Elody in France
1989peak year (55 births)
1,020babies named Elody in France since 1900
Elody was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 400 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Elody. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Elody in France were born before 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elody mean?
Like Élodie, it is linked to the Germanic al, "all", and od, "wealth".
What is the origin of the name Elody?
French, through Élodie.
Is Elody a girl's or a boy's name?
Elody is a girl's name.