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Ophelia

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

noun

  1. a female given name.


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She appears once in the top singles of the year, with The Fate of Ophelia, the lead single from her album The Life of a Showgirl, in 19th place.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

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

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

Ophelia's father Adrian Goldsborough said "it's been fantastic" and "I don't think Ophelia understands how her actions have helped so many".

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Ophelia helped with virtually anything he requested of her, from research to dealing with patients, but she was human, too.

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

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