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Deshelia

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Pronounced duh-SHEE-lee-uh /dəˈʃi.li.ə/Low

Meaning: Deshelia is a coined American name that prefixes De- to Shelia, the popular spelling of Sheila, an Irish form of Cecelia (from Latin, often read as 'blind' or linked to Celia). The De- opening was a favorite decorative prefix in mid-century American naming.Low

In 30 seconds: Deshelia adds the prefix De- to Shelia, an Irish form of Cecelia. It appeared briefly in the early seventies (said duh-SHEE-lee-uh).

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningDeshelia is a coined American name that prefixes De- to Shelia, the popular spelling of Sheila, an Irish form of Cecelia (from Latin, often read as 'blind' or linked to Celia). The De- opening was a favorite decorative prefix in mid-century American naming.

U.S. rank (1974)#7083 ↘ Falling

1974 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

History & Origin

Deshelia builds on Shelia, the common spelling of Sheila, an Irish form of Cecelia. Adding the popular De- prefix gave the name a longer, more distinctive shape in keeping with a mid-century fashion for prefixed names. The Cecelia root supplies its underlying meaning.

It appeared for a year or two in the early nineteen-seventies, given to about twenty girls, then faded. A girl named Deshelia then is in her fifties today.

Did you know? Deshelia joins the fashionable De- prefix to Shelia, showing how mid-century American families freshened a familiar Irish name by adding a decorative opening syllable.

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Deshelia — De- prefix on Shelia (Irish form of Cecelia); mid-century prefix fashion

Variations

SheliaSheilaDeshelie

Nicknames

SheliaDeeLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deshelia mean?

It adds the prefix De- to Shelia, an Irish form of Cecelia; the meaning comes from that Cecelia root.

How do you pronounce Deshelia?

It is said duh-SHEE-lee-uh /dəˈʃi.li.ə/, four syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Deshelia a boy or girl name?

Deshelia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deshelia?

It was very rare, given to only about twenty girls for a year or two in the early nineteen-seventies.