Melodee

Meaning of Melodee

The name Melodee, a modern variant of Melody, traces back to the Greek melōidía, meaning “song” or “tune,” and has found particular favour in Anglo-American circles for its inherently musical appeal. Emerging as a given name in the mid-20th century, it reached its height in the 1950s—seeing hundreds of newborns annually—before settling into a more modest niche below the top 1,000 in the United States, with fewer than 30 recorded births each year in recent seasons. Pronounced “meh-LOH-dee” in English and “mel-oh-DAY” in Italian and Spanish, Melodee combines a familiar melody with an altered spelling that suggests both tradition and individuality. The name’s harmonious undertone and balanced structure make it a choice that, quite literally, seldom strikes a wrong note.