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Girl Name

Daphne

"Laurel tree, bay tree, victory"

Ranked #192 for girls

About the Name Daphne

Meaning

Laurel tree, bay tree, victory

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

D

Girl Rank

#192

Daphne is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Laurel tree, bay tree, victory" and Currently ranked #192 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#2789
1950
#6940
1960
#4827
1970
#2699
1980
#2519
1990
#5125
2000
#7768
2010
#5815
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Daphne

  • Dd Daphne du Maurier
  • DB Daphne Bridgerton

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Divine; named after the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon.

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Valley flower, elegant, dignified

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Gift of God, expressing divine blessing and grace.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
D
Origin
Greek

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