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Del

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: November 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: that of Delphi, the dolphin.
from Greek 'delphis' (dolphin), linked to Delphi.

Name day for Del

November 26

Why this day? Del is a short form of Delphine, and shares its name day.

Del is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on October 27; France on November 26.

The story of the name Del

Del is a short form of Delphine. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — that of Delphi, the dolphin, and shares its name day, November 26.

On birth records, Del is rarely written as such: the Dels are Delphines (127,700 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Delphine page. Del is also a short form of Adel, Magdeleine, Madeline.

Frequently asked questions about Del

What does Del mean?

Del is a short form of Delphine, which means that of Delphi, the dolphin.

When is Del's name day?

November 26, together with Delphine: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Del a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Delphine.

Del's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Del

Top 10

  1. Julianne96%
  2. Lilie96%
  3. Suzon96%
  4. Leanne96%
  5. Amelle96%
  6. Ambrine96%
  7. Aimy96%
  8. Iness96%
  9. Ilana96%
  10. Elyse96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth50%
  2. Arwen63%
  3. Jehanne64%
  4. Cali67%
  5. Iman67%
  6. Savannah67%
  7. Isis67%
  8. Tina68%
  9. Sélène68%
  10. Gaetane69%

Love potential for Del

Bottom 10

  1. Ivana50%
  2. Isis51%
  3. Kahina54%
  4. Cheyenne54%
  5. Sélène54%
  6. Jehanne55%
  7. Siloé56%
  8. Arwen56%
  9. Eda57%
  10. Kendra57%

Professional potential for Del

Bottom 10

  1. Jehanne45%
  2. Kendra48%
  3. Kayna48%
  4. Meissa48%
  5. Kahina49%
  6. Isis50%
  7. Prune50%
  8. Crystal52%
  9. Loona52%
  10. Savannah54%

Crush potential for Del

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Arwen57%
  3. Iman58%
  4. Gaetane59%
  5. Clothilde59%
  6. Kahina60%
  7. Jehanne60%
  8. Hajar62%
  9. Klara64%
  10. Ivana64%
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