Feminine form of the Latin name Delphinus, which meant 'of Delphi', an ancient Greek city whose own name is possibly related to the Greek word for 'womb', delphys. The name is also popularly linked to the Greek word for dolphin, delphis.
Nicknames
delphi
Vibe
graceful
How it ages.
A classical, historic name that reads as elegant and distinctive rather than dated.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; occasionally chosen by parents drawn to classical names.