Rhapsody

At a Glance

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-deeListen

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

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.

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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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