Daphne
DAF-nee
Popularity
#192
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
42,441
Peak Year
#1,564 in 2024
First Recorded
1886
Style
Mythological, Vintage
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Laurel tree. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Daphne du Maurier
British author of Rebecca and The Birds.
Daphne Maxwell Reid
American actress.
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