Animal Names for Girls

Dellsena

A unique girls' name, perhaps best known as that of actress Octavia Spencer's mother.

Delly

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…

Dellya

Dellya is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Delilah or a diminutive of names containing 'del' elements. It has a melodic quality that gives it a delicate, lyrical feel.…

Delma

Short form of Adelma, German

"noble, famous"

Adelma shot to stardom on the coattails of 19th century Eastern European spiritualist Baroness Adelma Vay de Vaya. Delma continued to be used in the US until the 1950s, when it dropped from sight.…

Delois

Delois is a feminine name with French roots, likely a variation of Delores or a combination of the prefix 'de' with 'Lois.' It was most popular in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, often…

Delondra

Delondra is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of names like Delores, Delaney, or Delia with -ondra, similar to names like Sondra or Kendra. The name…

Delora

English ariation of Dolores, Spanish

"lady of sorrows"

A form of Dolores (or Delores) that was occasionally used in the early 20th century. It could work as an alternative to Lenora, Laura, Delilah, or Della.

Delores

English variation of Dolores, Spanish

"lady of sorrows"

See Dolores.

Deloris

Deloris is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'dolor' meaning 'sorrow' or 'pain.' It's related to the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, 'Nuestra Señora de los Dolores' (Our Lady of…

Delpha

Delpha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the ancient city of Delphi, which was considered the center of the world in Greek mythology and home to the famous Oracle of Delphi. The…

Delphene

Delphene is an elegant feminine name that appears to be a variation of Delphine, which derives from the Greek city of Delphi, famous for its oracle dedicated to Apollo. The name carries associations…

Delphi

Greek place name

"of Delphi; womb"

An interesting unisex possibility, with an air of mystery connected to the Delphic Oracle, the most important oracle in ancient Greece; it was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo.…

Delphia

Variation of Delphi, Greek

"of Delphi, womb"

Feminization of the Greek place name Delphi (of oracle fame), Delphia could also be used as a nod to American city Philadelphia. Delphine and Delphinia are similar names.

Delphie

Delphie is a charming feminine name with Greek origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Delphine or Philadelphia. Its roots connect to Delphi, the ancient Greek sanctuary and home to…

Delphina

Latin from Greek

"of Delphi; womb"

Delphina is another form of the sleek French Delphine, rising in popularity. The Blessed Delphina was a Provencal nun.

Delphine

French from Greek

"of Delphi; womb"

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…

Delphinea

Delphinea is a feminine name derived from Greek origins, associated with Delphi, the ancient sanctuary and oracle site dedicated to Apollo. It's likely an embellished form of Delphine, which comes…

Delphinia

Delphinia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Delphi,' the sacred site in ancient Greece famous for its oracle. The name is connected to Apollo, who was called 'Delphinian Apollo'…

Delphinium

Flower name, from Greek

"larkspur; dolphin"

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).

Delphy

Delphy is a charming feminine name with possible Greek origins, likely derived from the ancient Greek city of Delphi, known for its oracle and as a center of worship for Apollo. Alternatively, it…