Daphne
Laurel tree
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Daphne meaning & origin
Daphne is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Laurel tree". Listed origin: Greek.
Pronunciation
DAF-nee
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Daphne ranked #192 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Daphne popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #415 |
| 2021 | #289 |
| 2022 | #279 |
| 2023 | #241 |
| 2024 | #192 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Daphne Claire
- Daphne Marie
- Daphne Ann
Famous Namesakes
- Daphne, a nymph in Greek mythology
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daphne
What does the name Daphne mean?
Daphne is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Laurel tree". Listed origin: Greek.
How do you pronounce Daphne?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DAF-nee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Daphne?
In 2024, Daphne ranked #192 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Daphne?
Ideas to try include Daph. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Daphne?
Try Daphne Claire, Daphne Marie, Daphne Ann aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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