- Meaning
- Delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Delilah
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Lila, Del
What people expect from a Delilah
Delilah is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Delilah: name scorecard
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Delilah · nickname: Del
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Delicate".
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A French court renamed a baby called Nutella to Ella, saying the name would expose her to mockery.
Court of Valenciennes (2015)Questions about Delilah
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Delicate".
Is Delilah a boy or girl name?
Delilah is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Delilah?
Delilah is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Delilah?
Common nicknames for Delilah are Lila and Del.
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