Daphney Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Daphney Name at a Glance

Name	Daphney
Meaning	The laurel tree. The mythological virtuous Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Daphney Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Daphney means “The laurel tree. The mythological virtuous Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo”. 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.

Daphney Name Origin

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

Is Daphney a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Daphney

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