Delphine

Tell that to all the older French women named Delphine

By way of an update, I named my new baby daughter Delphine. People have either said they love it or they have never heard of it - goes one of two ways. We love it and I'm so happy to be able to use my favourite name on an actual baby.

Prob wouldnt use it but as a middle name would be cool

it actually means 'of Delphi' referencing the oracle of Delphi in Greece. it has nothing to do with dolphins at all

This actually means "of Delphi" not "dolphin".

I love this name! I think it's gorgeous.

This is such a beautiful name - and love Delphina and Delfina, also. I love how you can actually "hear" the dolphin meaning, but without actually using the word Dolphin as a name. I did know a Delphine years ago - vaguely, as in, someone from work - but didn't think much about the name until recently.

I'd say it's more of a mix between Daphne and Della.

It's a beautiful choice. I also plan on using it for a future daughter! :)

Named my daughter this name a few months back. Love it because 1) it's French (and as a Vietnamese-American, we have 3 generations of female French names in our family), and 2) it has 4 meanings, including a person, place, thing/flower and animal. Person= 14th century saint that was one of the first to marry. Place= Delphi, in Greece, also known as "naval of the world" and famous as the Oracle of Delphi. Flower= Delphinium/ Larkspur (which in blues and purples, it grows tall and beautiful). And of course, the animal, Dolphin. :-)

Mommy mommy!
It's A-delphine!!
"Hello.. it's me"

Thanks :)

Definitely del-FEEN. Like Josephine.

Are people saying del-FIN or del-FEEN?

Well, because it's not like Claudia, where one has to look up the meaning..

I personally just don't think the name ages well.

I really love this name now! Della or Phina would be cute nicknames!

One of my favourites. The meaning doesn't really add or detract for me but meanings aren't all that important to me. I could definitely see myself using Delphine for a future daughter.

I had never heard of this name until today, I adore it! And I love the meaning as well. I also know a girl named Dell and it makes a sweet nickname

Such an astoundingly gorgeous name, I love it.

One of my favorite girls' names! The -ine sound just draws me in. Sounds elegant and sophisticated. I would consider using it as a middle name.

I think the meaning is positive! It's cute. And hey, Melissa means "honeybee" and that doesn't seem to bother people. So what's wrong with "dolphin"?

I don't get how people don't like it just because of the meaning. There are worse meanings for names that people are using, some are 'lame' or 'alone' or 'blind'.

it sounds like what it means. I'm starting to like it tho!

Wow, I do not like. Dolphins are nice and all, but I wouldn't name a child after one.

Prefer Delphinia or even Delphinium, and La Laurie doesn't help. Still very pretty, though.

Sounds like a mix between Daphne and Dolphin.

I only think of Delphine Lalaurie when I hear this name and I've never watched an episode of "American Horror Story". (I know about the show because I don't live under a rock) I just went through a phase where I was fascinated with the paranormal and her haunted mansion is very well known for all the torture that happened there.

I like this name. <3