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Delphine

Girl · French · Long name

Meaning
Dolphin, of the womb

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
del-FEEN
Origin
French

From French and Latin 'delphinus' (dolphin); also from Greek 'delphys' (womb).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: French, Greek, Latin

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • DelphinFrench

    Masculine form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Delphine

    Fictional

    Protagonist of the French novel 'Delphine' by Madame de Staël (1802).

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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