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Names That Mean Dolphin

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Delphine

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi; womb"

    • Description:

      Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed to be the womb of the earth. All of these derive from the Greek word delphus "womb".
  2. Naia

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Greek, Basque

    • Meaning:

      "dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam"

    • Description:

      A multicultural option that's equally intriguing but more unusual than Maia. Connected to water and the ocean, it is a Top 100 choice in Spain and Puerto Rico and has been rising up the charts in France and the UK in recent years. Alternative (and equally multicultural) spelling alternative Nya has also proved popular.
  3. Delphinium

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "larkspur; dolphin"

    • Description:

      Delphinium is the proper name for larkspur. It's also related to names like Delphine, which are connected to dolphins (the flowers were thought to resemble a dolphin's back).
  4. Nai'a

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "dolphin"

    • Description:

      A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.
  5. Aihe

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "dolphin"

    • Description:

      A light and airy Māori nature name with an adorable meaning.