What is the origin of the name Ophelia?

Ophelia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Ophelia?

Ophelia is currently ranked #261 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ophelia?

Ophelia is pronounced oh-FEE-lee-uh.

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GirlGreek

Ophelia

oh-FEE-lee-uh

Popularity

#261

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

24,590

Peak Year

#1,215 in 2024

First Recorded

1880

Style

Mythological, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Ophelia is a Greek name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'ophelos' meaning 'help' or 'advantage'.

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Ophie Fee

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Ophelia Dahl
British philanthropist and activist
Ophelia (Hamlet)
Character in Shakespeare's Hamlet

Nicknames

Ophie Fee

Similar Names

Cordelia Aurelia Theodora Persephone

Personality Traits

artisticsensitiveintuitivedreamy

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