Delia Doolittle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Doolittle — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Doolittle 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 Doolittle: Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor. 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: Doolittle

English

Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor.

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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 Doolittle

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 Doolittle:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Doolittle?
The surname Doolittle originates from English. Amos Doolittle (1754–1832), American engraver and silversmith Benjamin Doolittle (1825–1895), New York politician Bev Doolittle (born 1947), American painter Bill Doolittle (1923–2014), American football player and coach Colt Doolittle Charles Doolittle (1832–1903), American Civil War general Dorothy Doolittle (born 1946), American marathon runner Ducky DooLittle (born 1970), American sex educator and performer Dudley Doolittle (1881–1957), American congressman from Kansas Eliakim Doolittle (1772–1850), American composer Eliza Doolittle (singer) (born 1988), British singer Emily Doolittle (bor.
What are the origins of the name Delia Doolittle?
The name Delia Doolittle combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Doolittle originates from English.
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