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The baby name Delphine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced del-FEEN (English); French: [dɛl.fin].

Delphine is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: del-FEEN (English); French: [dɛl.fin]

What is the meaning of the name Delphine ?

The baby name Delphine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced del-FEEN (English); French: [dɛl.fin].

Delphine is French in Origin.

Delphine is the French feminine form of Latin Delphina, a habitational name meaning “woman from Delphi,” the famed sanctuary of Apollo. Through shared roots with Greek delphis “dolphin,” it also evokes the graceful sea creature; the larkspur genus delphinium (from delphinion, “little dolphin”) reinforces the name’s maritime-and-botanical imagery. Usual pronunciation is del-FEEN in both French and English.

Recorded in medieval Provence via Blessed Delphina of Glandèves (1283–1358), Delphine gained salon polish with Madame de Staël’s novel Delphine (1802) and subsequently spread in 19th‑century France and into Victorian English use. The name saw periodic revivals in francophone countries in the late 20th century. Variants and cognates include Delphina, Delfina (Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese), and Delphin/Delphinus for males; familiar forms are Delphie, Delphi, and Del.

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Famous people with the name Delphine

Delphine Seyrig Actor · Born 1932 · France Delphine Seyrig was a French actor best known for her role in the film 'Last Year at Marienbad'. She also starred in 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' and 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles'. Her performances often explored complex characters and themes. Delphine Wespiser Actor · Born 1992 · France Delphine Wespiser is a French actress and television presenter, best known for being crowned Miss France in 2012. She has since appeared on various French TV shows, including 'Fort Boyard', where she plays the character Blanche. Born in 1992, Delphine has also been involved in animal rights activism. Delphine Chanéac Actor · Born 1979 · France Delphine Chanéac is a French actress, model, and DJ, best known for her role in the sci-fi horror film Splice. Born on 14 November 1978 in Valence, France, she has also appeared in movies like Brotherhood of the Wolf and The Pink Panther.

Delphine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
BI Girls 0 #28 6 726
CM 0 #42 14 2,592
CM Girls 0 #60 1,501 11,671
LU 0 #61 6 2,830
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #127 10 3,613
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
LU Girls 0 #155 31 4,850
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Belgium Girls 2010 #193 23 399
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
Canada Girls 2024 #222 64 2,795
France Boys 1954 #222 4 848
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
IL 0 #263 12 6,291
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
MU Girls 0 #290 62 8,539
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GH Girls 0 #310 15 6,973
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
CN Girls 0 #351 9 8,829
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
NL 0 #375 17 2,481
OM Girls 0 #377 20 15,987
France Girls 2021 #386 20 3,185
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
Spain 0 #443 10 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
KW Girls 0 #491 25 19,177
PS Girls 0 #493 31 10,981
CM Boys 0 #498 53 12,054
SG Girls 0 #518 69 18,916
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IL Girls 0 #577 41 11,648
HK Girls 0 #584 32 16,104
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
NG Girls 0 #656 132 15,093
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IT 0 #688 27 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #804 35 4,949
TN 0 #809 21 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #875 42 8,487
NL Girls 0 #895 61 5,933
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #929 55 5,561
MY Girls 0 #982 13 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
ZA Girls 0 #995 147 25,928
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MA 0 #1,087 42 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,324 123 9,415

Delphine is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Delphine

Delphine is predominantly a girl's name.
Delphine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced del-FEEN (English); French: [dɛl.fin].
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Delfine, Delphina, Delphinia, Delfina, Delphie and Delphi.
Across languages, Delphine has these equivalents: Delfina (Spanish/Italian/Polish), Delphina (Latin), Delphi (short form), Delphin (masculine), Dolphin (rare/vernacular).
Yes — Delphine ranked #193 in Belgium in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Delphine ranks highest in Belgium (#193 in 2010).
Delphine's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #376 in 2011 to #386 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Delphine are in our database, including Delphine Seyrig (Actor), Delphine Wespiser (Actor), Delphine Chanéac (Actor).