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Melody name meaning
Last Name
855
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in 2010
855
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Melody mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Melody
User Submitted Origins
English
72%
American
14%
Greek
14%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Melody is of Greek origin and means "Music; harmony of a song".
- According to 4 people from the United States and New Zealand, the name Melody is of American origin and means "Song".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Melody is of Irish origin and means "the song of a bird. It means that you are organised and fearless. You hide your secrets and you are skilled".
- A submission from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Melody means "Sweet song" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Melody means "Song or to sing" and is of Greek origin.
- 5 people from all over the world agree the name Melody is of French / Chinese origin and means "Music".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Melody is of Greek origin and means "Tune".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Melody means "Tune bring things on tune. Together,".
- A user from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Melody means "It mean love".
- According to a user from Missouri, U.S., the name Melody is of English origin and means "Loyal".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Mel"o*dy
Senses
- A sweet or agreeable succession of sounds."Lulled with sound of sweetest melody." [Shak.]
- [Mus] A rhythmical succession of single tones, ranging for the most part within a given key, and so related together as to form a musical whole, having the unity of what is technically called a musical thought, at once pleasing to the ear and characteristic in expression.
- The air or tune of a musical piece.synonyms: See Harmony.
Note: ☞ Melody consists in a succession of single tones; harmony is a consonance or agreement of tones, also a succession of consonant musical combinations or chords.
Etymology: OE. melodie, F. mélodie, L. melodia, fr. Gr. � a singing, choral song, fr. � musical, melodious; me`los song, tune + � song. See Ode
Other Dictionary Sources
- The perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
- A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Wiktionary
From the noun melody; in regular use since the 20th century.
- A female given name from English.
Notable Persons Named Melody
Notable Persons Named Melody
Melody Gardot
Melody Gardot is a jazz, acoustic music, and blues singer-songwriter and musician. She plays Piano, Acoustic guitar, and Vocals. She was most prominent from 2005 to present. Melody was born on February 2nd, 1985 in New Jersey.
Melody Thornton
Melody Thornton is a hip hop music, contemporary r&b, and soul music musician. Melody was born on September 28th, 1984. Melody is also known as Mel, Baby Doll, and Melody.
Melody Anderson
Melody Anderson is an actor, social work, public speaking, actress, social worker, and public speaker. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1977 to 1995. Melody was born on December 3rd, 1955 in Edmonton.
Melody Thomas Scott
Melody Thomas Scott is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1963. Melody was given the name Melody Ann Thomas on April 18th, 1956.
Melody Patterson
Melody Patterson was an actress and singer. Her career lasted from 1965 to 1989. Melody was born on April 16th, 1949 in Inglewood, California, U.S. She passed away on August 20th, 2015.
Melody Kay
Melody Kay is an actor and film actress. Melody was born in 1981 in Michigan.
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- Melody BarnesDirector of the Domestic Policy Council
- Melody Klaver
- Melody Cooper
Notable Persons With the Last Name Melody
Notable Persons With the Last Name Melody
Melody
Melody is a j-pop singing and presenter. She plays Vocals. She was most prominent from 2003 to 2008. Melody was given the name Miyuki Ishikawa on February 24th, 1982 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Melody is also known as Melody Ishihara and Melody Ishihara (石原 メロディー).
Melleny Melody
Melleny Melody is a singing, songwriter, artist, record producer, video production, voice acting, singer, music producer, video producer, and voice actress. She has been prominent since 1978. Melleny was given the name Melleny Brown on May 12th, 1969 in Toronto.
Tony Melody
Tony Melody was an actor. His career lasted from 1955 to 2005. Tony was given the name Anthony John Melody on December 18th, 1922 in London, England. He died on June 26th, 2008.
Lord Melody
Lord Melody was a calypsonian. His career lasted from 1940 to 1940. Lord was given the name Fitzroy Alexander in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. He breathed his last breath on September 26th, 1988.
Singing Melody
Singing Melody is a reggae, rhythm, and blues musician. His ongoing career started in 1988. Singing was born on November 23rd, 1967 in Kingston, Jamaica. Singing is also known as Singin Melody.
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Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Melody | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 92.63% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 1.99% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.40% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.81% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Melody
People with the last name Melody are most frequently White