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Daphne

Daphne is a nature, mythic, vintage girl name with Greek roots and a top 500 usage profile.

Daphne feels nature, mythic, vintage, bright, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.

Meaninglaurel tree
OriginGreek
PronunciationDAF-nee
Gender usagegirl
PopularityTop 500
Syllables2
Stylenature, mythic, vintage
NicknamesDaph

Overview

Is Daphne a good name?

Daphne is a strong choice if you like nature, mythic, vintage names. Its Greek roots and top 500 usage profile make it feel recognizable but not everywhere.

Style

Daphne vibe

Daphne sits in the nature, mythic, vintage, bright style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.

naturemythicvintagebright

Sound

Pronunciation and flow

Daphne is pronounced DAF-nee. With 2 syllables, it tends to pair best with one- or three-syllable middle names.

Nicknames

Nicknames for Daphne

Daph is natural nickname option for Daphne.

Meaning

What does Daphne mean?

Daphne means laurel tree. The name has Greek roots, and its meaning gives it a grounded, image-rich quality that can shape how the full name feels.

How to use it

Best uses for Daphne

Use Daphne when you want a name that feels nature, mythic, vintage without losing everyday usability.

If the surname is long, pair Daphne with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.

For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.

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Daphne FAQ

What does Daphne mean?

Daphne means laurel tree and has Greek roots.

How do you pronounce Daphne?

Daphne is pronounced DAF-nee.

What names are similar to Daphne?

Rosalie, Penelope, Stella, Juniper, Hazel, Iris, Violet, Lydia share some of Daphne's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.

What are good nicknames for Daphne?

Daph is a natural nickname option for Daphne.