Delia Harmon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Harmon — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Harmon 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 Harmon: Harmon is the English cognate of the Germanic names Hermann or Harmann. It may be a surname or given name. Harmon P. Burroughs (1846–1907), American farmer and politician Harmon Dobson (1913–1967), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Whataburger Harmon Killebrew (1936–2011), American baseball player Harmon Murray (1868 or 1869 – 1891), American gangster and serial killer Harmon T. 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: Harmon

Germanic

Harmon is the English cognate of the Germanic names Hermann or Harmann. It may be a surname or given name. Harmon P. Burroughs (1846–1907), American farmer and politician Harmon Dobson (1913–1967), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Whataburger Harmon Killebrew (1936–2011), American baseball player Harmon Murray (1868 or 1869 – 1891), American gangster and serial killer Harmon T.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Harmon?
The surname Harmon originates from Germanic. Harmon is the English cognate of the Germanic names Hermann or Harmann. It may be a surname or given name. Harmon P. Burroughs (1846–1907), American farmer and politician Harmon Dobson (1913–1967), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Whataburger Harmon Killebrew (1936–2011), American baseball player Harmon Murray (1868 or 1869 – 1891), American gangster and serial killer Harmon T.
What are the origins of the name Delia Harmon?
The name Delia Harmon combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Harmon originates from Germanic.
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