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Delight

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Delight is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “From the English word 'delight,' meaning great pleasure or joy.”. It currently ranks #12453 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1946.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Delight Means

From the English word 'delight,' meaning great pleasure or joy.

The Story of Delight

Imagine your child's laughter, a sound so pure it embodies the very meaning of this name, a joy you'll hear every single day.

Delight emerged in England as a given name directly from the English word, first appearing in records around the late 19th century. While its usage peaked mid-20th century, its roots are in the desire to express profound happiness and pleasure. The word itself traces back to Old French and Latin, signifying a lifting of the spirits.

When you write 'Delight' on your baby's first announcement, you're capturing the essence of the pure, unadulterated joy she brings into your life. This name is for the child whose smile can banish any shadow, whose very presence is a gift you'll cherish and exclaim over, again and again.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

JoyfulPositiveHappyKind

Peak Year

#32 in 1946

Total Births

1,051

First Recorded

1897

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