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Melodie

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Pronounced MEHL-uh-dee /ˈmɛl.ə.di/Medium

Meaning: SongMedium

In 30 seconds: Melodie is an English spelling of Melody, a name that simply means 'song'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSong
U.S. rank (2024)#1811 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619332024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Melodie comes from English, sharing the plain, pretty meaning of 'song' with Melody. The '-ie' ending and the optional accents in its French forms give it a lilting look. Its closest relatives are the accented Mélodie and Mélody.

The accented French spelling appears on bearers such as Mélodie Daoust (1992-present), underlining the name's musical sense and its comfortable fit in French as well as English.

Did you know? Melodie is a spelling variant of Melody, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'song' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Melodie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MélodieMélody

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mélodie Daoust (1992–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Melodie…

Melody— The standard English spelling Melodie varies, with the same 'song' meaning.
Harmony— Another English music-word name in the same gentle vein as Melodie.
Lyric— Shares Melodie's literal tie to music and song.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Melodie mean?

Melodie is usually explained as meaning 'song' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Melodie?

It's commonly said MEHL-uh-dee /ˈmɛl.ə.di/.

Is Melodie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Melodie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Melodie?

In 2024, Melodie ranked #1811 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.