Delphi

Greek place name

Delphi is a beautiful blend of ancient meaning with a modern sound.

This Greek place name comes from a root meaning “womb” — appropriate for a sacred site considered by ancient Greeks to be the centre of the world, and where the earth mother Gaia was worshipped. It was also the site of the Temple of Apollo, where the oracle would make her prophecies.

Alongside these mystical connections, the -i spelling gives it an energetic, contemporary feel, as found in currently trending names like Leilani and Amari.

It is particularly enjoying a moment in Britain, thanks to influences such as model Delphi Primrose, and The Dream of Delphi, an album by singer Natasha Khan about her daughter’s birth.