Delia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Delia Name at a Glance

Name	Delia
Meaning	Diminutive of Adela: Pleasant; Of the nobility. Noble. From the Old German 'athal' meaning noble, introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest. Adela was the name of one of King William I's daughters.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Delia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Delia means “Diminutive of Adela: Pleasant; Of the nobility. Noble. From the Old German 'athal' meaning noble, introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest. Adela was the name of one of King William I's daughters”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Delia Name Origin

Our database records Delia under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Delia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Delia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Delia

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