Boy Name · English Origin
Moody
Moody — a boy name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Worthy of love", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Meade is on your shortlist, Moody belongs in the same conversation.
Moody meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Moody to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Moody as M·O·O·D·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Moody is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Moody variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Moodya, Moodye, Moodyy, Mood.
- Nicknames: Moo and M.
- Middle names: Pair Moody with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Moody middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meade, Maida, Mateo, Mathieu, Maddie — full picks on the sibling names for Moody guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Moody? Browse our names like Moody guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Moody
What does the name Moody mean?
Moody means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Moody?
Moody originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Moody?
Moody has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Moody a boy's or girl's name?
Moody is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Moody in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Moody sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Moody?
Names that share Moody's sound and style include Meade, Maida, Mateo, Mathieu, Maddie.
What middle names pair well with Moody?
Good middle-name fits for Moody pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Moody is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Moody is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Moody?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Moody share its rhythm without rhyming — Meade, Maida, Mateo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.