- Meaning
- Laurel tree
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Daphne
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Daph
What people expect from a Daphne
Daphne mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about nature. A name can't give a child nature, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a creative soul.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Daphne: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Daphne
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellHarder: consonant clusters (phn).
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Laurel tree".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Daphne
What does the name Daphne mean?
Daphne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Laurel tree".
Is Daphne a boy or girl name?
Daphne is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Daphne?
Daphne is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Daphne?
Common nicknames for Daphne are Daph.
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