Ophelia
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“Helper; aid”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Shakespeare's tragic Hamlet heroine. The Lumineers' song 'Ophelia' added modern cool factor while its meaning 'helper' provides a positive spin.
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Hidden Gems
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Literary & Bookish
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