Ophelia 
Greek, "Helper"
Ophelia is definitely a girl with a flair for the dramatic: As Hamlet's girlfriend in Shakespeare's play, she is the epitome of an angst-ridden teen, but once Ophelia gets past those dodgy adolescent years, she will grow into a sophisticated and intelligent woman.

Variations
Ophilia, Ophelya, Ophelie, Uvelia, Ovalia, Ovelia, Availia, Phelia, Ubelia, Filia, Ofilia
Nicknames
Ophie, Phelia
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