Delfina
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Delfina
The name Delfina means "dolphin" and derives from the Latin word *delphinus*, ultimately from Greek *delphis*.
Cross-referenced with Behind the Name. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
The name Delfina means "dolphin" and derives from the Latin word *delphinus*, ultimately from Greek *delphis*. It is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and gained historical prominence through Saint Delfina, a 14th-century Provençal noblewoman venerated for her piety.
Delfina currently ranks #5,131 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese names that sit beautifully beside DelfinaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with DMore names starting with D
- Daisy
- Daithi
- Daan
- Daire
- Dagny
- Dagmara
- Dahlia
- Daisi
- Dakota
- Daiana
- Daisie
- Dahab
- Dag
- Dajana
- Dagmar
- Daiva
- Dajan
- Daena
Find middle names for Delfina →
🧬 See Delfina's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Delfina's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Delfina your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Delfina already? Find sibling names that fit →
Names that sound like Delfina
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Delphine derives from the Greek name Delphis, meaning "of Delphi" or "dolphin" (from Greek delphis), referencing the ancient sanctuary of…"
"The given name 'Delvin' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Doibhilin, meaning "descendant of Doibhileann," which…"
"Delfim is a Portuguese given name derived from the Latin "Delphinus," meaning "dolphin," which itself comes from the Greek "delphis."…"
"# Delfien Delfien is derived from the Dutch city of Delft, combined with the diminutive suffix "-ien," meaning "little one…"
"Delfine is the French feminine form of Delphinus, derived from the Latin "delphinus" meaning "dolphin," which itself comes from the…"
"The name 'Delfin' means "dolphin" and derives from the Latin *delphinus*, itself from Greek *delphis*, often symbolizing grace, intelligence, and…"
"Delphyne derives from the Greek word "delphis" (δελφίς), meaning "dolphin," and carries associations with the ancient Greek sea goddess Delphine…"
"The name Delphina means "of Delphi" or "dolphin," derived from the Greek *delphis* (dolphin) and the place name Delphi, referencing…"
"The given name 'Delphin' is derived from the Greek word 'δελφίς' (delphís), meaning 'dolphin', and is associated with the mythological…"
"The name 'Dalvin' is generally considered a modern invented name, likely a blend of elements from names like 'Dale' (Old…"
"The given name 'Delvan' is derived from the Arabic name 'Dilvan' or 'Dilwan', meaning 'beloved' or 'darling', with its linguistic…"
"Dalvinder is a Punjabi name composed of "Dal" (meaning lentils or dal, symbolizing sustenance) and "Vinder" (derived from Vikram, meaning…"