Delphi
About Delphi
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.
While the ancient city of Delphi likely derived from Greek delphys meaning "womb", as a name. Delphi could also link to the Greek delphínion meaning "dolphin", and therefore to the flower genus, delphinium, giving it two separate nature connections.
Also used as a short form for Delphine and Delphia, the name appears in the stage play, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and is borne by Lady Delphi Primrose, a Scottish model and influencer.
Pronounced DEL-fee.
As of October 2026, Delphi ranked #15830 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #11373 in 2021.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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Delphi on lists
Famous Delphis
- Delphi Lawrence
English actress
Delphi in pop culture
- Delphini "Delphi" Diggory
character in the "Harry Potter: The cursed child", the screenplay
- Delphi
site of an ancient Greek oracle
- Delphi Academy
private school in Los Angeles, California