Melody Brewster

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Brewster — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Brewster is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melody is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010. The surname Brewster: Anna Brewster (born 1986), English actress and model Caleb Brewster (1747–1827), American spy Chauncey B. Brewster (1848–1941) - fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Clive Brewster-Joske (1896–1947), Australian-Fijian military officer and consular agent in the British Empire Cora Belle Brewster (1859–?), American physician, surgeon, medical writer, editor Craig Brewster (born 1966), Scottish footballer Daniel Brewster (1923–2007), American politician Diane Brewster (1931–1991), American actress Elizabeth Brewster (1922–2012), Canadian poet Ethel Hampson Brewster (1886–1947), A. Melody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melody

Greek

Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.

Surname: Brewster

Scottish

Anna Brewster (born 1986), English actress and model Caleb Brewster (1747–1827), American spy Chauncey B. Brewster (1848–1941) - fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Clive Brewster-Joske (1896–1947), Australian-Fijian military officer and consular agent in the British Empire Cora Belle Brewster (1859–?), American physician, surgeon, medical writer, editor Craig Brewster (born 1966), Scottish footballer Daniel Brewster (1923–2007), American politician Diane Brewster (1931–1991), American actress Elizabeth Brewster (1922–2012), Canadian poet Ethel Hampson Brewster (1886–1947), A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melody Brewster

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melody Brewster:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melody?
The first name Melody originates from Greek. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.
When was Melody most popular?
The name Melody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Brewster?
The surname Brewster originates from Scottish. Anna Brewster (born 1986), English actress and model Caleb Brewster (1747–1827), American spy Chauncey B. Brewster (1848–1941) - fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Clive Brewster-Joske (1896–1947), Australian-Fijian military officer and consular agent in the British Empire Cora Belle Brewster (1859–?), American physician, surgeon, medical writer, editor Craig Brewster (born 1966), Scottish footballer Daniel Brewster (1923–2007), American politician Diane Brewster (1931–1991), American actress Elizabeth Brewster (1922–2012), Canadian poet Ethel Hampson Brewster (1886–1947), A.
What are the origins of the name Melody Brewster?
The name Melody Brewster combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Brewster originates from Scottish.
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