Melady Cupid – the naming story

I liked the name Melady because it is a name that sounds much like melody. Also, when said quickly, it is very close to sounding like one is saying, “My Lady”. When I was pregnant with Melady I was also very interested in reading about politics. From reading newspapers and researching online, I found out about Thomas Patrick Melady, who was a very handsome American ambassador under three presidents during my childhood. He actually died earlier this year, but was known for his honesty and friendly nature. Anyhow, I really wanted Melady to have a name that was as elegant and sophisticated as she made me feel when I was carrying her around in my belly. It’s interesting how each pregnancy can influence you as a person. Since birth Melady has been the most stoic and serious of my five children. Her middle name, Cupid was a nickname that she eventually registered to become her official middle name. She has played match maker her whole life and is going to school to be a relationship therapist. As for my husband, he approved of the name Melady because it sounds much like Melanie, which is what he had originally wanted to name her.

This baby naming story was shared by a Baby Name Stories Contributor