Girls Names A Through E

Delany

Delany is a feminine name with Irish roots, derived from the surname O'Dubhshlaine, meaning 'descendant of the dark challenger' or 'dark defiance.' The name has transformed through anglicization to…

Delfina

Italian and Spanish variation of Delphine

The Spanish and Italian variation of the sophisticated French Delphine is also the word for "dolphin". A popular choice in Uruguay and Argentina, the name is rarely used in the US.

Delia

Greek

"born on the island of Delos"

Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth…

Delina

Delina is a melodious feminine name of multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Adelina (meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' in Germanic languages) or a derivative of Delia (from Greek, meaning…

Delja

Polish, diminutive of Kordelja

"daughter of the sea"

Pretty in a polka-dancing way.

Dellen

Cornish

"petal"

Intriguing combo of elements.

Dellia

Dellia is a feminine name that likely originated as a variation of names like Delia or Cordelia. Delia comes from Greek origins meaning "visible" or "of Delos" (an island in Greece), while Cordelia…

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.

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).

Delta

Greek

"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"

Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river,…

Delwen

Welsh invented name

"pretty and fair"

Delwen appears to be a modern invented name in Welsh, deriving from two common name components: del - meaning pretty and wen - meaning fair/white. Similar names include Delyth, also Welsh, and…

Delyna

Delyth

Welsh

"pretty and blessed"

If you like soft, lispy Welsh names like Gwyneth, or want an alternative to Delilah, Adele, or Edith, consider this out-of-the-ordinary option.

Demee

Demee is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of Demi (which is itself often a shortened form of Demetria, meaning "follower of Demeter" in Greek) or…

Demelza

Cornish

"eel house or Maeldaf's fort"

A punchy modern Cornish name derived from a place name, which is of disputed origin. It is sometimes said to derive from a rare Welsh name, Maeldaf, plus dinas , the Cornish for "fort". Another…