Ophelia
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ophelia
Ophelia derives from the Greek root "ophelos" (ὠφέλεια), meaning "help" or "benefit." The name was largely popularized through William Shakespeare's tragic character in *Hamlet* (1603), though it has Greek origins and is used primarily in Western Christian cultures and secular societies.
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Etymology
Ophelia derives from the Greek root "ophelos" (ὠφέλεια), meaning "help" or "benefit." The name was largely popularized through William Shakespeare's tragic character in *Hamlet* (1603), though it has Greek origins and is used primarily in Western Christian cultures and secular societies.
Ophelia currently ranks #264 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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