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At a Glance: Name: Rhapsody – Meaning: an intensely expressive, freely structured piece of music — the common English word used directly as a name – Origin: Greek (English word-name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: RAP-suh-dee
Rhapsody is the English word for an intensely expressive, freely structured piece of music, used directly as a given name — its Greek roots come by way of that everyday word rather than any hidden translation. It's gender-neutral and pronounced RAP-suh-dee. If you want a name whose meaning is right there on the surface, with nothing to look up, this is about as literal as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Rhapsody
Meaning: An intensely expressive, freely structured piece of music — the common english word used directly as a name.
Origin: Greek (English word-name).
How to Pronounce Rhapsody
Phonetic: RAP-suh-dee IPA: /ˈræpsədi/
Popularity of Rhapsody
SSA records for Rhapsody span 1977 to 2023: it reached its highest point at #7852 in 1979, with 8 babies given the name that year, and by 2023 it had slipped to #17084 with just 5.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1977–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Rhapsody mean?
An intensely expressive, freely structured piece of music — the common english word used directly as a name.
How do you pronounce Rhapsody?
Rhapsody is pronounced RAP-suh-dee (IPA: /ˈræpsədi/).
Is Rhapsody a popular name right now?
Rhapsody peaked at #7852 in 1979 and is ranked #17084 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2023.)
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