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Origin & history of Dymphna1
Gaelic / Irish roots
The name Dymphna has roots in Irish and saintly tradition and is generally associated with the meaning poetess or fawn, though meaning is debated. It is used as a personal name in modern naming contexts and may carry cultural, religious, literary, historical, occupational, or nature-based associations depending on its background. Because Dymphna is a documented name form, its meaning can be explained through its established linguistic root rather than through guesswork. As a name choice, Dymphna often feels distinctive while still carrying a recognizable historical or cultural connection.
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Root name
The root form of Dymphna is
Dymphna — meaning Young Dear.
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Modern usage
Dymphna remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Dymphna?
1961
peak year
The name Dymphna reached its peak in 1961, with 11 registrations (ranked #4080). It had only entered records 2 years earlier, in 1959. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #15758) today, averaging about 5 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 98 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
11
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,080)
(ranked #4,080)
5
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
50
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
98
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Dymphna9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
D4
Y7
M4
P7
H8
N5
A1
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
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Personality of Dymphna🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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