"help, aid"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
Ofelia
Pronunciation: [ ohf-AYL-ee-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
"helper, one who assists"
Origin: Greek ophelos
Language: Greek
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- Associated with the tragic drowning death of Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet
The Story of Ofelia
Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian form of Ophelia, a name created by the Italian Renaissance poet Jacopo Sannazaro in his 1504 work Arcadia, derived from the Greek ophelos meaning help or aid. Shakespeare immortalized the name in Hamlet (c.1600), making Ophelia one of the most iconic tragic heroines in literature. The Ofelia spelling is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Ofelia has remained a steady classic in Spanish-speaking countries. Globally, Ophelia/Ofelia has seen a renaissance as parents rediscover literary Victorian names. The film Pan's Labyrinth (2006) featuring a girl named Ofelia introduced the Spanish form to wider international audiences.
In Spanish and Latin American cultures, Ofelia is a timeless literary name. The character of Ofelia in Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006) — a girl who escapes wartime Spain through a magical fantasy world — gave the Spanish form iconic new resonance.
Historical Record
Ofelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,347 babies have been named Ofelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ofelia is past its peak , currently ranked #1,900 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The name Ophelia was invented by the Italian poet Jacopo Sannazaro in 1504
- The Pre-Raphaelite painting Ophelia by John Everett Millais (1852) is one of the most famous paintings in the world
- In Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Ofelia is the young girl who enters a magical underworld
Ofelia in Other Languages
French
Ophélie
German
Ophelia
English
Ophelia
Italian
Ofelia
Portuguese
Ofélia
Popularity Over Time
#1,900
Current Rank
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Peaked 1952
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Ophelia Fictional
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Tragic heroine of Shakespeare's Hamlet who drowns after the death of her father Polonius; one of literature's most iconi...
Tragic heroine of Shakespeare's Hamlet who drowns after the death of her father Polonius; one of literature's most iconic characters
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Ofelia (Pan's Labyrinth) Fictional
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Young protagonist of Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006), a girl who escapes Francoist Spain through a magical f...
Young protagonist of Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006), a girl who escapes Francoist Spain through a magical fantasy world
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,900
- Total SSA Count
- 105
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Italian Scandinavian Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Ofe
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Feli
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ofelia
What does the name Ofelia mean?
"help, aid" (from Greek). "helper, one who assists" (from Greek ophelos). Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian form of Ophelia, a name created by the Italian Renaissance poet Jacopo Sannazaro in his 1504 work Arcadia, derived from the Greek ophelos meaning help or aid. Shakespeare immortalized the name in Hamlet (c.1600), making Ophelia one of the most iconic tragic heroines in literature. The Ofelia spelling is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
What is the origin of the name Ofelia?
Ofelia has Greek, Greek ophelos, Spanish, Italian, Scandinavian, and Portuguese origins. In Greek, it means "help, aid". In Greek ophelos, it means "helper, one who assists".
Is Ofelia a boy or girl name?
Ofelia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1900. As a boy name, it is ranked #29188. Ofelia is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ofelia?
Ofelia is pronounced ohf-AYL-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Ofelia?
Ofelia is currently ranked #1900 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ofelia?
Common nicknames for Ofelia include Ofe, Lia, and Feli.
What are good middle names for Ofelia?
Popular middle name pairings include Ofelia Rosa, Ofelia Luna, Ofelia Elena, Ofelia Isabel, Ofelia Gracia, Ofelia Valentina, and Ofelia Clara.
What are good sibling names for Ofelia?
Names that pair well with Ofelia as siblings include Hamlet, Laertes, Cordelia, Viola, Sebastian, and Juliet.
How many syllables does Ofelia have?
Ofelia has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Ofelia a common or rare name?
Ofelia is an uncommon name, ranked #1900 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Ofelia
Ofelia is a girl name with Spanish, Italian, Scandinavian, and Portuguese origins . The name means "help, aid" in Greek .
Is Ofelia a boy or girl name? Ofelia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,900 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,188. Ofelia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ofelia is currently ranked #1,900 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Ofelia has 4 syllables and is pronounced ohf-AYL-ee-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ofelia include Ofe, Lia, and Feli. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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