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Ophilia

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Pronounced oh-FEEL-ee-ah /oʊˈfiːl.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Ophelia, from the Greek ophelia, 'help; aid; benefit.' Ophelia is also Hamlet's tragic love, who drowns — we note that honestly and neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Ophelia: Ophilia means 'help; aid' (said 'oh-FEEL-ee-ah'). Classic and lyrical — we note its literary side neutrally.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant spelling of Ophelia, from the Greek ophelia, 'help; aid; benefit.' Ophelia is also Hamlet's tragic love, who drowns — we note that honestly and neutrally.
U.S. rank (1918)#4178 ↘ Falling
1918 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Ophilia is a variant of Ophelia, from the Greek ophelia, 'help; aid; benefit.' Ophelia is famed as Hamlet's tragic love, which we note honestly and neutrally. It reads soft and classic, rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-FEEL-ee-ah').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Ophelia. Rare, lyrical, and classic.

Did you know? Ophilia respells Ophelia, from the Greek for 'help; aid' — also the name of Hamlet's tragic love, who drowns, which we note honestly and neutrally. A lyrical, classic-feeling name (said 'oh-FEEL-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ophilia — Ophelia variant; Greek 'help; aid'; literary note

Variations

OpheliaOfeliaOphilya

Nicknames

OphieLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ophilia mean?

Ophilia is a form of Ophelia, from the Greek for 'help; aid; benefit.' Ophelia is also Hamlet's tragic love, which we note neutrally.

How do you pronounce Ophilia?

It's said oh-FEEL-ee-ah /oʊˈfiːl.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ophilia a boy or girl name?

Ophilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ophilia?

Ophilia is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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