Female Name
Daphne
dá.pʰnɛː
ˈdæf.ni
ˈdɑf.nə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Ancient Greek words
asteroids
Bridgerton characters
cartoon characters
civil rights
composers
Dislyte characters
Downton Abbey characters
Fairy Tail characters
flora
Writing Systems
ΔάφνηAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
84/100
classic140%
formal120%
upper class120%
natural100%
wholesome140%
delicate65%
refined160%
strange100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Daphne means 'laurel' in Greek. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree by her father to escape the pursuit of Apollo. This name has been used in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century.
Etymology
Original Form:
Δάφνη
Evolution:
From Greek 'Dáphnē' meaning 'laurel'.
Source:
Greek mythology