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Delissa

deh-LIS-ah3 syllables
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A modern name derived from the name Melissa, meaning 'bee'. (Modern)

What does Delissa mean?

Modern: A modern name derived from the name Melissa, meaning 'bee'.. Delissa is often considered a variant of Melissa, which is of Greek origin and means 'bee'.

Is Delissa a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Delissa in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Delissa in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Delissa suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Delissa’s Dog Hotel Reputation

At the dog hotel, the pups are buzzing with curiosity about Delissa. They say, 'If her name means bee, I hope she doesn’t try taking all our honey—oh wait, that’s just the treat stash!'

Names similar to Delissa

Aamari — Modern invented name with no established meaning.Aaralyn — Modern name, possibly a blend of 'Aara' and 'Lyn'.Aaralynn — Modern name, possibly a blend of 'Aara' and 'Lynn'.Aarika — Modern name with no established meaning.Aarushi — Meaning 'first ray of light' or 'bright'.Aaryanna — Meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'.Abaigeal — Modern name with no established meaning.Abdullah — An Arabic name meaning 'servant of God'.

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