Delsie

Delsie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Adela or Cordelia, or possibly derived from the German name Adelheid, meaning 'noble type.' The name has a vintage charm characteristic of names popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Delsie peaked in popularity in the United States around the 1910s-1920s and has since become quite uncommon, giving it that distinctive quality sought by parents looking for revival names with historical precedent but current rarity. The name's soft sounds and ending 'ie' give it a gentle, feminine quality while maintaining simplicity and approachability, fitting with current trends of rediscovering vintage names.

Pronounced DEL-see.

As of October 2026, Delsie ranked #9863 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #881 in 1905.