Delia
DEE-lee-uh
A lyrical name tied to the Greek island of Delos, long associated with poetic grace and beauty.
Meaning
Delia is traditionally linked to Delos, the Greek island associated with Artemis in classical tradition. In older name books, it is also described as a title used in poetry and, in English usage, as sometimes a short form of Cordelia. The name carries a light, elegant, literary feeling rather than a single fixed literal meaning.
Origin
GreekEnglishfeminine
Fun fact
In 19th-century English writing, Delia could be used as a poetic name on its own or as a shortened form of Cordelia.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names.