Delphine
Delphine is a girls' name of French origin meaning “from Delphi, dolphin.” Connected to both the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi and the graceful dolphin, Delphine carries associations of wisdom…
how do you pronounce Delphine?
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what does Delphine mean?
The name Delphine means “from Delphi, dolphin.” It comes from the French language tradition.
Connected to both the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi and the graceful dolphin, Delphine carries associations of wisdom and marine beauty. It was the name of Madame de Staël's influential novel. The name has a sleek, sophisticated sound beloved in francophone culture.
where does the name Delphine come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Delphine is a Francophone form of the Latin Delphina, meaning woman from Delphi. Wikipedia elaborates that Delphi was called the Navel of the Earth and was home to the Pythia, the oracle priestess of the Temple of Apollo, one of the most authoritative oracles of the ancient Greek world from the 7th century BC to the late 4th century AD.
the history of Delphine
Wiktionary notes Blessed Delphine of Glandèves, a 14th-century nun from Provence, as an early bearer of the name.
what are the nicknames and variants of Delphine?
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who are famous people named Delphine?
- Delphine de Vigan (French novelist and filmmaker)
- Delphine Seyrig (French-Lebanese actress)
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what names go well with Delphine?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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