Delia Flickinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Flickinger — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Flickinger 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 Flickinger: Andy Flickinger (born 1978), French cyclist Daniel Flickinger, audio engineer Daniel Kumler Flickinger (1824–1911), American bishop Don Flickinger (1907–1997), American surgeon Grace Mary Flickinger SBS (1935–2024), American biology professor Hali Flickinger (born 1994), American swimmer Jacob Flickinger, a victim of the 2024 World Central Kitchen aid convoy attack Jason Flickinger (born 1977), American rower Burt Flickinger Center, a sports venue in Buffalo, New York, United States Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, a theater in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States 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: Flickinger

French

Andy Flickinger (born 1978), French cyclist Daniel Flickinger, audio engineer Daniel Kumler Flickinger (1824–1911), American bishop Don Flickinger (1907–1997), American surgeon Grace Mary Flickinger SBS (1935–2024), American biology professor Hali Flickinger (born 1994), American swimmer Jacob Flickinger, a victim of the 2024 World Central Kitchen aid convoy attack Jason Flickinger (born 1977), American rower Burt Flickinger Center, a sports venue in Buffalo, New York, United States Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, a theater in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

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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 Flickinger

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 Flickinger:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Flickinger?
The surname Flickinger originates from French. Andy Flickinger (born 1978), French cyclist Daniel Flickinger, audio engineer Daniel Kumler Flickinger (1824–1911), American bishop Don Flickinger (1907–1997), American surgeon Grace Mary Flickinger SBS (1935–2024), American biology professor Hali Flickinger (born 1994), American swimmer Jacob Flickinger, a victim of the 2024 World Central Kitchen aid convoy attack Jason Flickinger (born 1977), American rower Burt Flickinger Center, a sports venue in Buffalo, New York, United States Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, a theater in Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
What are the origins of the name Delia Flickinger?
The name Delia Flickinger combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Flickinger originates from French.
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