| Meaning | dolphin |
| Origin | French, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Del-phine |
About Delphine
Delphine whispers of European elegance and classical refinement. This sophisticated name carries artistic and intellectual associations, suggesting cultured sensibilities and appreciation for beauty. The name flows with fluid grace, its French origins lending continental charm that feels worldly and educated. Delphine suits someone who might appreciate museums, literature, and meaningful conversation as much as outdoor adventures. It carries a timeless quality that never feels dated or trendy, maintaining relevance across decades and generations. The name's relative rarity in English-speaking countries ensures distinctiveness while its classical roots provide substance and history. Delphine photographs beautifully and sounds elegant when spoken aloud, working equally well whispered to an infant and announced at a graduation ceremony. It pairs wonderfully with both simple and complex surnames, demonstrating remarkable versatility. Parents drawn to Delphine often value names with cultural depth and artistic associations, names that suggest possibilities rather than prescribing specific paths.
Nicknames for Delphine
| Del |
| Delly |
| Phi |
| Phine |
| Delphi |
Famous People Named Delphine
| Delphine Seyrig | French actress |
| Delphine Arnault | Executive Vice President of Louis Vuitton |
| Delphine Wespiser | French beauty queen and television presenter |
| Delphine Boël | Belgian artist and member of the Belgian royal family |
| Delphine LaLaurie | Socialite and serial killer from New Orleans |
| Delphine Ernotte | French businesswoman and CEO of France Télévisions |
| Delphine Horvilleur | French rabbi and writer |
| Delphine Batho | French politician and former Minister of Ecology |
| Delphine Chanéac | French model and actress |
| Delphine McCarty | Irish lawyer and academic |
| Delphine Gleize | French film director |
| Delphine Coma | French mathematician and computer scientist |
| Delphine Persoon | Belgian professional boxer |
| Delphine de Girardin | French author and journalist |
| Delphine Lecompte | Belgian poet |
| Delphine Hirasuna | American writer and editor |
| Delphine Pariente | French artist and designer |
| Delphine Laboureur | French beach volleyball player |
| Delphine Pastor | Monegasque heiress and businesswoman |
| Delphine Coutant | French archaeologist |
Characters Named Delphine
| Delphine Cormier | Character from the TV series "Orphan Black" |
| Delphine Lasalle | Character from the video game "Rainbow Six Siege" |
| Delphine Donkey | Character from the "Shrek" film series |
| Delphine LaLaurie | Character from the TV series "American Horror Story - Coven" |
| Delphine Courtney | Character from the "Malory Towers" book series by Enid Blyton |
| Delphine Angua von Überwald | Character from the "Discworld" series by Terry Pratchett |
| Delphine Carrington | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Delphine Green | Character from the TV series "Spooks" |
| Delphine Boswell | Character from the TV series "Ripper Street" |
| Delphine Day | Character from the novel "The Second Coming" by John Niven |
| Delphine Montalban | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Delphine Duchannes | Character from the "Beautiful Creatures" book series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl |
| Delphine Beaumetz | Character from the video game "The Occupation" |
| Delphine Vega | Character from the TV series "Grand Hotel" |
| Delphine Piergagnon | Character from the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Delphine Cormandel | Character from the book "Behind Closed Doors" by B.A. Paris |
| Delphine Zentout | Character from the TV series "Skam France" |
| Delphine LaPerle | Character from the TV series "Heartland" |
| Delphine Armand | Character from the TV series "Marseille" |
| Delphine Hudson | Character from the TV series "The Royals" |