The nameMelodie
Melodie is the French spelling of Melody. It sings its own meaning.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Melodie means "melody", from the Greek melodia, "singing".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Melodie reached 451st place in 1956. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1387th, in 2012.
Popularity of the name Melodie
Melodie in the United States
Melodie was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 2,352 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Melodie. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Melodie in the United States were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 85 births a year.
Melodie in France
Melodie was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 6,150 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Melodie. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Melodie in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 104 births a year on average, against 138 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Melodie
Names from the same generation as Melodie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melodie mean?
Melodie means "melody", from the Greek melodia, "singing".
What is the origin of the name Melodie?
French, from Greek.
Is Melodie a girl's or a boy's name?
Melodie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Melodie?
In 2024, Melodie was the 1804th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 111 births.
What are the variants of the name Melodie?
Variants and related names of Melodie include Elodie.
What are good sibling names for Melodie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marguerite, Lorraine, Naomie and Linnea for a sister, Augustin, Leroy, Émile and Pascal for a brother.