The baby name Delfie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-fee (IPA: /ˈdɛlfi/).
The baby name Delfie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-fee (IPA: /ˈdɛlfi/).
Delfie is Italian, Spanish in Origin.
Delfie is a modern, affectionate diminutive of Delphine/Delphina and Delfina, names that trace to Latin Delphina “woman from Delphi,” itself linked to Greek Delphoi. The root also overlaps with Greek delphis/delphin “dolphin,” giving Delfie layered senses: “of Delphi/Delphic” and the graceful “dolphin,” long a symbol of guidance and safe passage. The Delphic oracle’s aura adds a quietly mystical note.
As an independent given name, Delfie is rare but attested in English-speaking records as a pet form of Delphine from the 19th century; in the Romance world, cousin form Delfi is common for Delfina, notably in Argentina. Notable namesakes behind the root include Saint Delphina of Provence and, on the masculine side, Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux. Related variants and nicknames: Delphie, Delphi, Delfi, Delphina, Delphine, Delfina; also Del, Della, Fina, and Fifi.
Delfie is exceptionally rare. Across 8 countries, we found just 10 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Delfie is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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