Delight
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Delight: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2024.
Delight is a rare and beautiful virtue name of English origin, derived directly from the Old French word *delit*, meaning "pleasure" or "joy." It emerged as a given name in the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly among Puritan communities who prized abstract virtues. Though no famous historical bearers come to mind, it has a quiet, literary appeal—most notably appearing in the 17th-century classic *The Pilgrim's Progress* by John Bunyan as the name of a daughter of Christiana. The name shares a happy root with the English word "delightful," though it has never been common in Scotland. Its closest relative is the more well-known **Joy**, making it a wonderfully distinctive choice for parents who love simple, heartfelt names.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20243 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2024
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y