Ophelia Meaning
Help, succor — Shakespearean tragic heroine
Ophelia at a Glance
What Does the Name Ophelia Mean?
Ophelia comes from the Greek opheleia meaning help or succor. Shakespeare's Hamlet (1600) gave the name literary immortality through the tragic love interest Ophelia. The name surged dramatically in the 2010s as parents embraced literary, Pre-Raphaelite-romantic names. Top 200 US, top 30 in the UK. Four syllables, dramatic depth, vintage Victorian beauty with Shakespearean gravitas.
Ophelia Personality & Numerology
People with the name Ophelia carry the vibration of numerology number 3 — The Creator. This means expressive, joyful, artistic. The energy of Ophelia tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Ophelia into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Ophelia, the result is 3.
Best Zodiac Matches for Ophelia
Famous People Named Ophelia
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Ofelia, Ophélie
Nicknames
Phelia, Lia
Middle Name Ideas
Rose, Grace, Marie, Mae, Belle
Ophelia — Common Questions
What does the name Ophelia mean?
Help, succor — Shakespearean tragic heroine
Where does the name Ophelia come from?
The name Ophelia has Greek origins, with peak popularity around 2020-2024.
What is the numerology of the name Ophelia?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Ophelia reduces to 3 — The Creator. People with this name vibration are often expressive, joyful, artistic.
Which zodiac signs match the name Ophelia?
The name Ophelia resonates strongly with Pisces, Cancer, Libra. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Ophelia?
Common variations include Ofelia, Ophélie.
Is Ophelia a popular name?
Ophelia currently ranks at #185 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 2020-2024.
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