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Ophelie
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Ophelie, also known as Ophélie, represents the French variant of the name Ophelia.
What does the name Ophelie mean?
The meaning of Ophelie or Ophélie is "the help" or "the helper." This name is derived from the ancient Greek word óphelos (ὄφελος), which means "help, assistance, benefit, advantage." Ophélie is among the popular girls' names in the French-speaking region and is especially favored in France and Belgium. Notable bearers include French TV presenter Ophélie Meunier and singer and actress Ophélie Winter.
Where does the name Ophelie come from?
Ophelie is a feminine first name that originates from ancient Greek and carries the meaning "the help" or "the helper." The ancient Greek word óphelos (ὄφελος) consists of the elements help, assistance, benefit, and advantage. The name is common in both the Belgian and French-speaking areas.
How do you pronounce Ophelie?
The pronunciation of Ophelie is melodic and consists of three to four syllables, with the name being very vowel-rich. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "O-phe-lie" [oˈfeːliː]. It begins with a round, calm "O." The stressed syllable "-lie" with the long "i" gives the sound an elegant elongation. This gentle articulation leads to a harmonious conclusion. Ophelie thus appears graceful and melodic - soft in structure and sonorous in totality.
Popularity
In Germany, Ophelie ranks among the common first names. The name currently holds the 4,045th place on the list of most given female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009 at 2,111. In the last ten years, Ophelie has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,120 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,654.
Nicknames & pet names
Ophi / Pheli
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ophelie Aspord (swimmer from France)
- Ophélie Bau (actress)
- Ophelie David (French freestyle skier)
- Ophélie Gaillard (French cellist)
- Ophélie Meunier (French television presenter)
- Ophelie Winter (actress, singer, model)
- Ophelie-Cyrielle Etienne (American swimmer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ophelie
What does the name Ophelie mean?
The name Ophelie means 'the help' or 'the helper' and is derived from the ancient Greek word óphelos.
Where does the name Ophelie come from?
Ophelie is a feminine first name that comes from ancient Greek and is common in the French and Belgian language areas.
Is Ophelie a popular name?
Yes, Ophelie is among the popular girls' names in France and Belgium and is frequently given.