Delly

Variant of Adelheidis, German

"noble, nobility"

Delly Origin and Meaning

The name Delly is a girl's name.

Delly is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Adele, Cordelia, or Delilah. With English origins as a nickname, it has occasionally emerged as a given name in its own right. The name has a cheerful, friendly quality with its bouncy sound and '-ly' ending. Delly gained some recognition following the popularity of Australian basketball player Matthew Dellavedova, nicknamed "Delly." As a standalone name, it remains uncommon, making it distinctive without being unrecognizable. The name evokes a sense of warmth and approachability with its informal, endearing quality. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures.

The name Delly in Pop Culture

• Delly Ulver farm girl in Herman Melville's "Pierre" (1852)
• Delly Cartwright character in The Hunger Games