Ophelia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ophelia Name at a Glance

Name	Ophelia
Meaning	Help. Serpentine. In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia was the lover of Hamlet who went insane as a result of his irrational behavior.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ophelia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ophelia means “Help. Serpentine. In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia was the lover of Hamlet who went insane as a result of his irrational behavior”. 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.

Ophelia Name Origin

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

Is Ophelia a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ophelia

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