Delphine

At a Glance

Meaning

Woman from Delphi (site of the ancient Greek oracle)

Origin

French (from Latin Delphina, from Greek Delphi)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

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Delphine (pronounced del-FEEN) is a French name that traces back to the Latin Delphina and, before that, the Greek Delphi — home of the ancient oracle. Its meaning is "woman from Delphi." You may have come across the claim that Delphine means "dolphin," but that's not accurate — the two words share a Greek root, they just aren't the same thing.

Meaning & Origin of Delphine

Meaning: Woman from Delphi (site of the ancient Greek oracle).

Origin: French (from Latin Delphina, from Greek Delphi).

A common claim: Delphine means 'dolphin' Actually: This conflates two related Greek roots — Delphine actually derives from 'woman from Delphi,' home of the Delphic oracle, not directly from the word for the sea creature, even though 'Delphi' and 'dolphin' are etymologically related.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Delphine

Popularity of Delphine

Delphine peaked in 1930, when 242 babies were given the name and it ranked #427 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #3651, with just 42 babies given the name.

Names Like Delphine

These names share Delphine’s style, era or origin.

• Alouette
• Amorette
• Amoura
• Antoinette
• Aubrielle
• Aveline

FAQ

What does the name Delphine mean?

Woman from Delphi (site of the ancient Greek oracle). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Delphine?

Delphine is pronounced del-FEEN (IPA: /dɛlˈfiːn/).

Is Delphine a popular name right now?

Delphine peaked at #427 in 1930 and is ranked #3651 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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