Ophelia - Girl Dog Names

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Ophelia

/əˈfiːliə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Help or aid

Symbolizes innocence, beauty, and emotional depth, often associated with tragic grace and inner sensitivity.

Symbolism

Embodies fragility, melancholy, and the beauty of nature—often linked to flowers and water due to Ophelia's famous death scene surrounded by blossoms.

Etymology: Derived from Greek 'ōphelos', meaning 'help' or 'benefit'. The name was popularized by William Shakespeare in his play 'Hamlet' (c. 1600), where Ophelia is a noblewoman whose tragic fate underscores themes of madness and lost love.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

english

Cultural Background

Originating in English literature through Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Ophelia carries strong literary an

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