Delia

Delia originates from Greek, derived from Delos, the name of the sacred Aegean island regarded in ancient mythology as the birthplace of the twin deities Artemis and Apollo, making Delia an epithet of Artemis herself. The name passed into literary use through Latin pastoral poetry, particularly the works of Tibullus, who addressed his beloved as Delia, lending the name a romantic and classical elegance. It spread across European languages including Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese, French, and Hungarian, with the accented form Délia common in the latter two. Cordelia and Adelia are sometimes associated with it through folk etymology, though they have distinct origins.