Ophelia
The meaning of Ophelia is 'help', according to its Greek origin. The name Ophelia is the English variant of the Latini name Ofelia, which was invented by the Italian Renaissance writer Jacopo Sannazaro in his peaceful magnum opus 'Paradise'. Sannazora created the feminine Greek name from the root word 'omphalos', meaning 'help', 'aid', and 'uphold'. The name also appears in William Shakespeare's 17th-century play 'Hamlet' as the name for a female character who displays qualities of immaturity and honesty. The name was most common in the United States in the 19th century and the early 20th century.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
help
Origin
Greek
Numerology
O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.
P is for pride, strong and alive!
H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!
E is for extra, those little things you do!
L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.
I is for ideas, that you bring to life.
A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.
Lucky
Ophelia lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Ophelia
- Ophelia Benson American feminist author
- (Emma) Ophelia DeVore American model
- Ophelia Ford American politician
- Ophelia Lucy Lovibond English actress
- Ophelia Marie Dominican Calypso singer
Ophelia in Pop Culture
- Ophelia character in Shakespeare's "Hamlet"
- Ophelia character in movie "Trading Places"
- Ophelia "O" Sage character in movie "Savages"
- Ophelia Frump character on TV's "The Addams Family"
- Ophelia Jane Worthington Whittard, main character in "Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy" by Karen Foxlee
