Delia Daigle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Daigle — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Daigle is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Delia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget). The surname Daigle: Alain Daigle (born 1954), Canadian-born US ice hockey player Alexandre Daigle (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Angela Daigle (born 1976), US track and field athlete Anthony Daigle (born 1970), American football player Armand Daigle (1892–1957), Canadian politician Casey Daigle (born 1981), US baseball player Christian Daigle (1978–2021), Canadian ice hockey player and player agent France Daigle (born 1953), Canadian author Fred Daigle (born 1930), Canadian boxer Jeff Daigle, American diplomat Jennie Daigle (born 1980), US softball player, also known as Jennie Finch Joseph Daigle (New Br. Delia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delia

Greek

Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).

Surname: Daigle

English

Alain Daigle (born 1954), Canadian-born US ice hockey player Alexandre Daigle (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Angela Daigle (born 1976), US track and field athlete Anthony Daigle (born 1970), American football player Armand Daigle (1892–1957), Canadian politician Casey Daigle (born 1981), US baseball player Christian Daigle (1978–2021), Canadian ice hockey player and player agent France Daigle (born 1953), Canadian author Fred Daigle (born 1930), Canadian boxer Jeff Daigle, American diplomat Jennie Daigle (born 1980), US softball player, also known as Jennie Finch Joseph Daigle (New Br.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Delia Daigle

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delia Daigle:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delia?
The first name Delia originates from Greek. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).
When was Delia most popular?
The name Delia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Daigle?
The surname Daigle originates from English. Alain Daigle (born 1954), Canadian-born US ice hockey player Alexandre Daigle (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player Angela Daigle (born 1976), US track and field athlete Anthony Daigle (born 1970), American football player Armand Daigle (1892–1957), Canadian politician Casey Daigle (born 1981), US baseball player Christian Daigle (1978–2021), Canadian ice hockey player and player agent France Daigle (born 1953), Canadian author Fred Daigle (born 1930), Canadian boxer Jeff Daigle, American diplomat Jennie Daigle (born 1980), US softball player, also known as Jennie Finch Joseph Daigle (New Br.
What are the origins of the name Delia Daigle?
The name Delia Daigle combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Daigle originates from English.
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