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Dafnne

DAF-nee

Popularity

#9040

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

23

Peak Year

#11 in 2024

First Recorded

2001

Style

Nature-Inspired, Mythological

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Daphne, derived from the Greek word 'daphne' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'bay tree,' associated with Apollo's love.

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DaffDaffy

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Daphne du Maurier

    British author of 'Rebecca' and other novels.

  • Daphne Zuniga

    American actress known for 'Melrose Place'

Nicknames

DaffDaffy

Spelling Variations

Daphne

Similar Names

ChloePhoebePenelopeAthenaCalliope

Personality Traits

CreativeGracefulMysteriousNature-loving

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