Melody Mcnabb

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Mcnabb — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Mcnabb 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 Mcnabb: Brayden McNabb (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player for the Vegas Golden Knights Carl McNabb (1917–2007), baseball player Charles H. McNabb (died 1955), American politician from Maryland Chet McNabb (1920–1990), American professional basketball player D. Paul McNabb (died 1963), American politician Donald McNabb (1870–1934), Canadian politician Donovan McNabb (born 1976), former American football quarterback Duncan McNabb (born 1952), US Air Force general Edgar McNabb (1865–1894), baseball player Ian McNabb (born 1960), British musician J. 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: Mcnabb

English

Brayden McNabb (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player for the Vegas Golden Knights Carl McNabb (1917–2007), baseball player Charles H. McNabb (died 1955), American politician from Maryland Chet McNabb (1920–1990), American professional basketball player D. Paul McNabb (died 1963), American politician Donald McNabb (1870–1934), Canadian politician Donovan McNabb (born 1976), former American football quarterback Duncan McNabb (born 1952), US Air Force general Edgar McNabb (1865–1894), baseball player Ian McNabb (born 1960), British musician J.

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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 Mcnabb

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 Mcnabb:

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Mcnabb?
The surname Mcnabb originates from English. Brayden McNabb (born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player for the Vegas Golden Knights Carl McNabb (1917–2007), baseball player Charles H. McNabb (died 1955), American politician from Maryland Chet McNabb (1920–1990), American professional basketball player D. Paul McNabb (died 1963), American politician Donald McNabb (1870–1934), Canadian politician Donovan McNabb (born 1976), former American football quarterback Duncan McNabb (born 1952), US Air Force general Edgar McNabb (1865–1894), baseball player Ian McNabb (born 1960), British musician J.
What are the origins of the name Melody Mcnabb?
The name Melody Mcnabb combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Mcnabb originates from English.
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