This one is for all the music enthusiasts out there! The baby names in our list below all have something to do with music so you can be sure to pick one that reflects your love of music.
Allegra is a name taken from the Italian adjective meaning ‘happy,’ and in music ‘allegro’ is a tempo meaning ‘cheerful’ or ‘brisk.’
In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine, the sun, dancing, music and poetry. He was the sun of Zeus and Leto and his twin sister was Artemis. He is recognised as one of the most important and complex Olympian deities.
Cadence is a musical term and its definition is ‘the rhythm and movement of tone in sound.’
The name Harmony has been adapted from the English word. Like the name Melody, it is often used by parents who are fans of music.
In Greek mythology Linus is the musician son of Apollo. This is an uncommon boy’s name.
Melody comes from the Greek word ‘melodia’, meaning ‘to sing.’ According to the English dictionary, a melody is a pleasing arrangement of musical notes. Like Harmony, Melody has become a popular given name.
In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a legendary poet and musician.
Rhapsody
This is a French musical term meaning ‘enthusiastic or ecstatic feeling of emotion.’ This could work as a name for either gender.
Sahana is an Indian name and can mean ‘melody’ as it is the name of a raga, which is a melodic mode in Indian music.
Sonatina
This is an Italian musical term meaning ‘small sonata,’ where a sonata is a piece of music to be played rather than sung. This would make a lovely girl’s name.
