Ophelia (given name)
Ophelia is a feminine given name, probably derived from Ancient Greek ὠφέλεια (ōphéleia, "benefit").[1] [2]
 Mignon Nevada as Ophelia, 1910. | |
| Gender | female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | help |
Popularity
The name is best known as a character from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Until recently, perhaps because of the tragic end of the Shakespearean character, the name has been infrequently used. However, it has recently increased in usage. The name has ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States since 2015 and among the top 400 since 2018. It was the 391st most popular name for American girls born in 2020, when 790 girls were given the name.[3] [4]
Notes
- "ophelia - Origin and meaning of the name ophelia by Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com.
- Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Ophelia". Behind the Name.
- https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
- https://appellationmountain.net/name-of-the-day-ophelia/
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