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Daphine

DAF-nee

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,496

Peak Year

#49 in 1962

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Mythological

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Daphne, from the Greek word "daphne" meaning "laurel tree" or "bay tree," associated with the nymph pursued by Apollo.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Daphne du Maurier

    British author of "Rebecca" and "The Birds"

  • Daphne Zuniga

    American actress in "Melrose Place"

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Personality Traits

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