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Daphnee

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Pronounced DAF-nee /ˈdæf.ni/High

Meaning: Daphnee is a French-influenced spelling of Daphne, Greek daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In Greek myth Daphne was the nymph who, fleeing Apollo, was transformed into a laurel — which is why laurel became Apollo's emblem and the crown of victors.Medium

In 30 seconds: Daphnee is Daphne with a French finish — Greek for 'laurel', the tree the fleeing nymph became (said 'DAF-nee').
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningDaphnee is a French-influenced spelling of Daphne, Greek daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In Greek myth Daphne was the nymph who, fleeing Apollo, was transformed into a laurel — which is why laurel became Apollo's emblem and the crown of victors.
U.S. rank (2024)#13841 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daphnee spells Daphne in the French manner (Daphnee, also written Daphnee with an accent in France and Haiti). The Greek daphne means 'laurel' or 'bay tree', and the name belongs to the nymph who was changed into a laurel to escape Apollo — hence the laurel wreath of victory. The name reached English use in the 1800s and is common in French-speaking and Haitian communities (said 'DAF-nee').

This spelling appears only rarely in U.S. records, against much heavier use of Daphne. Rare, classical, and green.

Did you know? In Greek myth, Daphne escaped Apollo by turning into a laurel tree — so Apollo wore laurel ever after, and victors were crowned with it. Daphnee is a French-styled spelling of that ancient name.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Daphnee — French spelling of Greek Daphne, 'laurel'; Apollo myth

Variations

DaphneDafneDafney

Nicknames

DaphNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daphnee mean?

Daphnee is a French-styled spelling of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel' or 'bay tree' — the nymph who became a laurel to escape Apollo.

How do you pronounce Daphnee?

It's said DAF-nee /ˈdæf.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daphnee a boy or girl name?

Daphnee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Daphnee?

Daphnee is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Daphne is far more familiar.

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