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Dilys Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Dilys

"Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1915 👥 20 in US
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Meaning
Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
20
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Dilys Mean?

Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect. It seems to have first appeared in the mid-nineteenth century.

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Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect. It seems to have first appeared in the mid-nineteenth century.…

Root Element
Dilys
Core Meaning
"Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Dilys

D 4
I 9
L 3
Y 7
S 1
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 20 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 20
Peak year 1915 (5)
First recorded 1915
Last recorded 1946
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Dilys" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Dilys is a feminine given name and virtue name of Welsh origin, which translates into English as genuine, steadfast, valid, true or perfect".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~20 people named Dilys in the US. Peaked in 1915 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Dilys?

The Life Path number for Dilys is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 6.

Is Dilys a boy or girl name?

Dilys is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Dilys in the US?

Approximately 20 people in the United States are named Dilys. The name peaked in 1915 with 5 recorded uses.

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