Daphne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Daphne Name at a Glance

Name	Daphne
Meaning	Bay tree, or laurel tree. The Greek mythological nymph Daphne was rescued from the unwanted attentions of the god Apollo by being turned into a laurel bush. Famous bearer: British author Daphne du Maurier.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Daphne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Daphne means “Bay tree, or laurel tree. The Greek mythological nymph Daphne was rescued from the unwanted attentions of the god Apollo by being turned into a laurel bush. Famous bearer: British author Daphne du Maurier”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Daphne Name Origin

Our database records Daphne under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Daphne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Daphne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Daphne

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