Harmony

Harmony is an English word name used for girls. Translated, the name means 'the Harmonious' or literally 'the Harmony' or 'the Concord.'

What does the name Harmony mean?

Harmony is a feminine name of English origin. The name translates directly to 'the Harmonious,' 'the Harmony,' or 'the Concord.' It traces back to the Ancient Greek word harmonia (ἁρμονία), which means 'harmony,' 'concord,' 'agreement,' 'accord,' or 'consensus.' In Greek mythology, Harmonia is the immortal goddess who represents harmony and concord. Variants of the name include Harmonie and Harmonia.

Where does the name Harmony come from?

The name Harmony has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Harmonious.' The Ancient Greek word harmonia (ἁρμονία) stands for 'harmony,' 'concord,' 'agreement,' and 'accord.' It is prevalent in Old English, English, and Latin American languages.

How do you pronounce Harmony?

The pronunciation of Harmony is three syllables and soft. It is pronounced as 'Har-mo-ny' [ˈhaːʁməni], combining a warm 'a' sound with a gentle, closed ending syllable. The calm consonant flow creates a harmonious sound. Thus, Harmony sounds melodic and friendly – soft and pleasantly balanced in tone.

Popularity

In Germany, Harmony is a common name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th among the most popular names for girls. The name reached its highest placement in 2007 at 1,198th. In the last ten years, Harmony has been given as a first name around 130 times, placing it 2,112th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,350th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hammy / Hanny / Harmo / Harmy / Honey / Hony / Mini / Mony / Moony / Morny

Famous people

• Harmony Hammond (American artist)
• Harmony James (Australian singer)
• Harmony Kendall (character name of Mercedes McNab in Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
• Harmony Korine (film director from the USA)
• Harmony Samuels (British musician)
• Harmony Tan (French tennis player)