Ophelia
Meaning of Ophelia
The name Ophelia is a beautiful and classic choice for a baby girl, steeped in literary and historical significance. Pronounced as o-FEEL-yuh, this name has its roots in Greek mythology, meaning "help" or "serpent." It gained widespread recognition through William Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet," where Ophelia is a poignant character known for her grace and innocence. Over the years, Ophelia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years. In 2023, it ranked 267th with 1,166 occurrences. The name also has a variation, Ofelia, which offers an alternative spelling while retaining its timeless charm. Whether you're drawn to its classical origins or its literary associations, Ophelia remains an elegant and evocative choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as o-FEEL-yuh (/əʊˈfiːliə/)
American English
- Pronunced as o-FEEL-yuh (/oʊˈfiːljə/)
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Notable People Named Ophelia
| Ophelia Pastrana Ardila is a Colombian-Mexican transgender physicist, economist, speaker, YouTuber, technologist, and comedian, known for being the first transgender woman naturalized by Mexico and recognized as one of the most influential women on Twitter in technology by Business Insider. |
| Ophelia Lucy Lovibond is an English actress recognized for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, W1A, Minx, and Elementary. |
| Ophelia Magdalena Dahl is a British-American social justice and health care advocate, known for co-founding Partners In Health (PIH) and serving as its executive director for 16 years. |
| Ophelia Akweley Okyere-Darko is a renowned Ghanaian fashion designer and the Creative Director of Ophelia Crossland Designs Ltd and Ohemaa Kids, recognized as one of the 75 'Most Inspiring Ghanaians in the world. |
| Ophelia Ford, the younger sister of former state senator John Ford and former Congressman Harold Ford, Sr., is a former member of the Tennessee Senate, representing Senate District 29. |
| Ophelia Marie, also known as Ophelia Olivaccé-Marie, is a renowned cadence-lypso singer from Dominica in the 1980s, often referred to as "Dominica's Lady of Song" and "la grande dame de la musique Antillaise". |
