Melodie is the French spelling of Melody and goes back to the Greek melodia, meaning "song" or "singing of a tune", from melos, song, and aoide, singing. The English word name became a given name in the 20th century, and the French form adds a softer, more old-fashioned look. Melodie has stayed in a narrow band in the United States, peaking at number 1737 in 2015 and ranking number 2032 in 2025.