Questions about Delia

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] has always been a name on my radar but never a name I’ve chosen as one that would be a good first given name.

But now I’m able to separate it from names like [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] and [name_f]Dalia[/name_f] that I have also typically liked a lot, I think it sounds much more established and has a beautiful sweetness to it. Plus I prefer the look of the e compared to the letter a that’s featured in [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] and [name_f]Dalia[/name_f].

I’m pronouncing [name_f]Delia[/name_f] as (DEH-lee-ah) although I can comprehend how some other people come to the (DEEL-yuh) or (DEEL-ya) pronounciation. How do each one of you instinctively pronounce it is what I’m wondering?

I’m officially starting to hunt for middle names that would be ideal matches with [name_f]Delia[/name_f] so any name recommendation will be much appreciated :slight_smile: names I have picked out so far:

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Caterina[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Colleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Viorica[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Emony[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Elisenda[/name_f]

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I love [name_f]Delia[/name_f]! It’s the name of multiple relatives of mine and I’ve known tons of Delia’s because it’s extremely popular in Hispanic communities like where I live, I’ve only pronounced it DEHL-yah, said slower it would be exactly the same way you pronounce it, and that’s my instinct for it. I like [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Emony[/name_f] and [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Elisenda[/name_f]! Some ideas~

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] Meredite
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Zenaida[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Alcyone[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Galadriel[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Loredana[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Miruna[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Oana[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Rahela[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] Rahula
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Mayan[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Aella[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] Amphritrite

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my first thought is delia owens (author of where the crawdads sing) and i’m not sure if that’s a big association at all. i do see it pronounced as DEH-lee-ah as well.

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Dee-lee-uh is my instinctive pronunciation but Deh-lee-uh is cute too.

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Caterina[/name_f] and [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Colleen[/name_f] are nice :heart::heart:

Some ideas

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Nina[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Francesca[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Minerva[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Merrily[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Philomena[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] Bleunn

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I love Delia!!! I pronounce it dee-lee-ah. I think [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Caterina[/name_f] is lovely

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I say it DEE-lee-ah, it has quite 1960s vibes for me although I also love it as a nickname for Cordelia which makes it feel more romantic and timeless. I like the simplicity of Delia Belle!

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I’d go with DEE-lee-ə.

id say Deel-ya but its an easy enough correction

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DEEL-yuh is my instinctive pronunciation. I’ve known one [name_f]Delia[/name_f], and that’s how she pronounced it.

I like your ideas of [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] and [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Colleen[/name_f]. I also thought of [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Christine[/name_f].

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I’d say DEE-lee-uh, it’s very pretty and deserves much more use! I also adore [name_f]Della[/name_f].

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Maxine[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Giselle[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Florence[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Penrose[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]

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I have been pronouncing it DEL-ee-ah but would of course, pronounce it as the parents introduce her. Of your options I love [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Caterina[/name_f]. It has such a classy vibe.

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[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Estrella[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Erin[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Blodwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Alethea[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Astra[/name_f]

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[name_f]Delia[/name_f] has always been one of my favorites! I pronounce it DEE-lee-uh

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[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Blodwen[/name_f] is eye catching / ear catching but not a name I would personally pick. I did want to comment that I think it’s standout ability is pretty cool though.

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] is absolutely heavenly :dove:

Thank you very much I’m glad that my personal favorite of the list is also well liked by someone else!

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Penrose[/name_u] is very majestic sounding and my favorite out of all the middle names you suggested :gem:

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I’d pronounce it like the end of Cordelia!

Delia Melusine
Delia Faye
Delia Elsinore
Delia Glory
Delia Summer
Delia Story
Delia Whimsy
Delia Marceline
Delia Madelief
Delia Nimue
Delia Lavender
Delia Ferelith

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I’d say DEE-lee-uh, as in [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f].

I instinctively pronounce [name_f]Delia[/name_f] as DEEL-ee-uh. I like [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Elisenda[/name_f] and [name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Caterina[/name_f] from your list! Some other suggestions ~

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Emme[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Mari[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Azure[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Matilde[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]James[/name_u]
[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Rosanna[/name_f]

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[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_f]Mari[/name_f] - this combo drew me immediately to it but the middle name is too short for my tastes. I usually don’t like the first and second names to appear the same length.

[name_f]Delia[/name_f] [name_u]Azure[/name_u] - this one I like a lot a lot and it will be one I consider. Thanks :slight_smile:

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