Daphne

Rank 278th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Daphne was 278th most popular baby name for girls and 596th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,129 babies were named Daphne in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,976 babies in the United States were named Daphne. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Daphne is around 35 years old.

The name "Daphne" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Daphne include Daph and Dee.

Daphne Meaning & Origin

Daphne is a Greek name that means "laurel tree" or "bay tree", symbolizing honor, victory and eternal life in ancient Greece.

The name Daphne is described as intelligent, quick-witted and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Daphne is pronounced daf-nee in English. The name Daphne has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Daphne

In Greek mythology, Daphne was a Nymph who was turned into a laurel tree to escape the amorous pursuit of the god Apollo. This is why the laurel was, and still is, a symbol of victory and honor.

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