Delma

DEL-ma2 syllables

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A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from 'noble'. (Modern)

What does Delma mean?

Modern: A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from 'noble'.. Delma may be derived from the Old German word 'adal', meaning 'noble', though its exact origin is not well-documented.

Is Delma a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Delma in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Delma 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 Delma suit?

Human name

Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Delma’s Daycare Verdict

As Delma settles in for the night, the other dogs wonder if she's going to organize a plush toy exhibit. 'With a name like hers, she must be a toy connoisseur!'

Names similar to Delma

Aarik — Modern variant of the name Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler'.Aayushi — One who is full of life; long-lived.Abdi — Means 'my servant' in Somali.Abdou — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'servant of God'.Abdoul — A variant of Abdul, meaning 'servant of God'.Abrian — Possibly derived from the name Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Adia — Means 'gift' in Swahili.Adja — A name of African origin, often meaning 'one who is born on a Thursday'.

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