Delia
Origin of the name Delia:
Short form of Cordelia, Delia is also a feminine form of Delius, which is derived from the Latin delius (from the island of Delos). The name was used as a name for the Greek mythological goddess Artemis, whose supposed birthplace was on the island.
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Our daughter is named Delia and we have received many compliments. Sometimes people confuse it with Amelia when we say it, but once they get it right they don't forget.
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Delia's is a brand of clothing and a popular catalog featuring trendy clothes for teen girls. It's hard for me not to think of the catalog when I hear the name.
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i named my daughter delia(the second pronounciation) i call her dayle (i guess you could spell it however)
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Also an Irish nickname for the full name Bridget!
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Delia Fiallo, writer of telenovelas.
Delia Smith, English television chef.- Delia in song, story & screen: | Edit
Delia Green (1886-1900), a fourteen-year-old murder victim, was likely inspiration for several well-known traditional American songs, usually known by the titles "Delia's Gone" or "Delia" -- versions have been sung by Johnny Cash, Blind Willie McTell, Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger.
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