Origin
English (British)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Sagittarius
Trend
Newly trending
At a glance
Delight is a name often given to girls. Ranked #12453 and is newly appearing on the charts. It comes from a English (British) origin and traditionally means "Source of great joy and pleasure". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Delight
Delight originates as an English virtue name expressing happiness. Modern parents select it for its bright, uplifting quality. Girls named Delight tend to be cheerful, adventurous, and naturally inspiring to others.
Popularity
Currently ranked #12453 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #12453.
Numerology Profile
Embraces creativity and self-expression.
Craves freedom and variety.
Seeks inner wisdom and analysis.
Inspires compassion and humanitarianism.
Zodiac & Astrology
Sagittarius
Captures boundless enthusiasm and joy.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Shimmers with uplifting positivity and light.
Color Aura
Sunny Yellow
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Citrine
Spirit Animal
Butterfly
Power Word
Joy
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Joyful
Spreads happiness effortlessly.
Optimistic
Sees the bright side always.
Adventurous
Embraces new experiences eagerly.
Famous People Named Delight
Delight Evans
Early 20th century actress
Delight Carter
Contemporary author and speaker
Delight in Pop Culture
Delight
Little Women adaptations
Delight
Fantasy Children's Books
Historical Events
1650
Virtue names peak in Puritan records.
2005
Modern revival among creative families.
International Variations
Delight in Different Scripts
Delight
Latin
Δέλαϊτ
Greek
Делайт
Cyrillic
デライト
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Delight:
Delight Rose
Delight Faith
Delight Lynn
Delight Marie
Delight Hope
Delight Jane
Delight Sky
Fun Facts & Trivia
Virtue name from 17th century.
Evokes immediate positive emotion.
Unique choice in English-speaking countries.
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girlPronunciation
dih-LITE
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.