Dymphna

Q: What is the origin of Dymphna?

Dymphna is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Dymphna?

According to the latest SSA data, Dymphna is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Dymphna a girl name?

Dymphna is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Great; Grace"

An Irish saint name of Gaelic origin, widely known through devotional tradition, though its literal meaning remains uncertain.

Themes:irishsainttraditionalgaelic

Biblical Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Dymphna

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Dymphna did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Dymphna Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Dymphna.

5 ideas

Dymp

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dymphnie

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dymphno

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phna

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hnay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dymphna

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Dymphna mean?

Dymphna means "Great; Grace". An Irish saint name of Gaelic origin, widely known through devotional tradition, though its literal meaning remains unce

What is the origin of Dymphna?

Dymphna is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Dymphna?

According to the latest SSA data, Dymphna is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Dymphna a girl name?

Dymphna is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Dymphna?

Popular nicknames for Dymphna include Dymp, dymphnie, dymphno, phna, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Dymphna?

There are many names similar to Dymphna in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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