From Greek 'melodia' meaning singing, represents abstract concept names popular in 1970s America.
Nicknames
mel
Vibe
timeless
How it ages.
Melody first rose with the 1970s wave of word names and has made a strong comeback in recent years.
The cultural moment.
North America saw Melody used moderately in the 1970s-80s; it has climbed steadily again since the 2000s. Also spelled Melodi. Currently ranks #79 in the US.