Of Delphi; dolphin
Derived from the Latin 'Delphina', meaning 'woman from Delphi', an ancient Greek city famous for its oracle. It is also associated with the Greek word 'delphis', meaning dolphin, which was a symbol of the god Apollo. The name has long been popular in Spanish and Italian speaking cultures.
Less common today
Delfina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,108 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Argentine socialite and photographer
Olympic swimmer from Argentina
Polish countess and muse to Frédéric Chopin
First Lady of Chile from 1871 to 1876
