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I think the sound and look of Delilah is lovely. But, my reservations on using it technically stem from the Bible story but are not based on it. My reservations stem from the fact that it used to be a culturally-appropriate slang word for prostitute. It isn't anymore, but I can't shake the feeling that it would be like naming your child Harlot.

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I know several little Delilahs though, and I find it pretty on them.

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Also - the biblical Delilah was not considered bad for her prostitutery (word?), but rather her trickery and willingness to condemn her boyfriend to death over money. Her boyfriend just happened to be a judge too, which is like saying the "king" to that particular area, so she was also a traitor. Believe me though, Samson was no angel himself.

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