Harmony

#24 in DC

Meaning of Harmony

Harmony (pronounced HAR-muh-nee) strikes the ear—and the heart—like a well-tuned chord. Her roots reach back to the Greek “harmonia,” the mythic spirit of concord, and that musical lineage still hums in every syllable. Parents hear the name and instantly picture calm mornings, siblings laughing instead of squabbling, maybe even a future maestro tapping a baton. In the United States, Harmony has been gliding up the charts since the flower-power days, settling today in the comfortable “familiar but not everywhere” sweet spot—high enough to feel current, low enough to stay special. Culturally, she carries a bouquet of positive notes: peace, balance, unity, and of course music, whether that’s a baby cooing in perfect pitch or a teen mastering her first guitar riff. If you’re looking for a name that sounds like a lullaby yet grows into an anthem, Harmony makes a persuasive, upbeat choice.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as HAH-muh-nee (/ˈhɑr.mə.ni/)

American English

  • Pronunced as HAR-muh-nee (/ˈhɑr.mə.ni/)

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Notable People Named Harmony

Harmony Korine is an American filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for an erratic, transgressive style that explores taboo themes with experimental techniques across film, music, fashion, and advertising.
Harmony Samuels, known as H-Money, is an English record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter behind hits for stars like Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, Ciara, Janet Jackson, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, and Ne-Yo.
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