Harmony
ha-rmo-ny,
har-mony
US Popularity:552
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Union, concord of sounds
If parents could will their child’s future by virtue of their name, there would probably be many more babies named Harmony. The musically inspired name means “union” or “concord of sounds” and ultimately comes from the Greek harmonia In Greek mythology, Harmonia, the love child of Ares and Aphrodite, was given the power to bring people together and was considered the goddess of happy marriages, brotherhood, sisterhood, and of course harmony. The name made it onto network TV—and into the hearts of many—when it was used for a character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Common Nicknames for Harmony
What’s not to like about the name Harmony? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Harmony
How Popular Is The Name Harmony?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Harmony is currently #1661 on The Bump
Boy:Harmony is currently #918 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Harmony is currently #1180 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Harmony is currently #552 in U.S. births
Boy:Harmony is currently #9278 in U.S. births
Girl:Harmony is currently #264 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#264
in 2024
- 33
from 2023
Sources
Name Doctor, Harmony
Behind the Name, Harmony, May 2020
WordSense, harmony
Online Etymology Dictionary, Harmony
Britannica, Harmonia Greek Mythology, March 2016
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