Ophélie
oh-FAY-lee
✦ Meaning
“French variant of Ophelia, from Greek 'ophelos' (help, benefit). Made famous by Delacroix's tragic painting, carrying romantic melancholy from classical literature.”
Popularity Over Time
Ophélie is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
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Famous Bearers
- Ophélie Winter (French singer)
- Hamlet's Ophelia (literary)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Distinctly French; less recognized in English-speaking countries
People Also Ask
French variant of Ophelia, from Greek 'ophelos' (help, benefit). Made famous by Delacroix's tragic painting, carrying romantic melancholy from classical literature.
Ophélie is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Ophélie include Ophe, Lélie.
Names that pair beautifully with Ophélie include Margot, Lucille, Simone, Augustine.