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Ophelia

American  
[oh-feel-yuh] / oʊˈfil jə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Gertrude never quite comes into focus, but the pathos of Ophelia, maddened by grief, is enhanced by the simple yet forceful way Izzard helplessly pounds her chest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Essentially an album launch event, the screenings included the premiere of her music video for The Fate Of Ophelia, behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the album, and Swift's commentary on the songs.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Ophelia has been supporting the food poverty charity Caring Cooks - which works to make sure no child or family in Jersey goes hungry through donations and education - for about 18 months.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Ms Corbin added: "Ophelia has brought life to the charity because she's got children involved in our work and she's just adorable."

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

When he was released from the hospital two weeks later, Ophelia sent him and Didi to a hotel in southern France, Farmer’s first real vacation in years.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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