Ophelia

Though it has inspired songs from artists like Taylor Swift and The Lumineers, the feminine name Ophelia first appeared in literature. A Greek title, Ophelia means "help," "aid," or "advantage," and was used by the poet Jacopo Sannazaro in "Arcadia" and the playwright William Shakespeare in Hamlet. While Shakespeare's Ophelia's story is heartbreaking and poignant, the name also represents beauty and selflessness. Whether you want to encourage your little one to be there for those around them or you love the melancholic yet wonderful work of The Bard, Ophelia will be a gorgeous choice. As The Bump community member Scuzzlebutt says, "I love it. Of course it reminds everyone of Hamlet, but I love Shakespeare so that doesn't bother me. It's a great name"