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Dafnee

DAF-nee

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginGreek

The Story of Dafnee

The whisper of a nymph transformed, this name evokes the enduring grace and natural strength of the laurel.

Dafnee is a variation of the Greek name Daphne, meaning 'laurel tree' or 'bay tree.' In mythology, Daphne was a nymph pursued by Apollo, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape. This name, first recorded in the mid-2000s, connects contemporary style with ancient myth.

This name suggests a daughter with a gracefully independent spirit and a creative soul. You see her moving through life with an innate beauty and a resilience as steadfast as the tree she is named for.

What It Means

A variation of Daphne, from the Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'bay tree'. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GracefulBeautifulCreativeIndependent

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Peak Year

#7 in 2008

Total Births

39

First Recorded

2005

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