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Daphney

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAF-nee /ˈdæf.ni/High

Meaning: Daphney is a variant spelling of Daphne, from the Greek word daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree.' In Greek myth Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, giving the name its enduring association.Medium

In 30 seconds: A leafy classic respelled: Daphney means 'laurel' — a nymph turned laurel tree in Greek myth (said 'DAF-nee').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningDaphney is a variant spelling of Daphne, from the Greek word daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree.' In Greek myth Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo, giving the name its enduring association.
U.S. rank (2024)#11305 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,506

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119302024

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

As a girl's name, Daphney is a -y-ending variant of Daphne, from Greek daphne, 'laurel.' The mythic nymph Daphne, changed into a laurel to flee Apollo, gives the name its ancient roots. A leafy, storied pick (said 'DAF-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., beside the classic Daphne. Rare, nature-linked, and vintage.

Did you know? Daphney is a variant of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel.' In myth, the nymph Daphne became a laurel tree to escape Apollo — the tree whose leaves crowned victors (said 'DAF-nee').
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References — Daphney — Variant of Daphne (Greek 'laurel'); mythological nymph

Variations

DaphneDaphneeDafne

Nicknames

DaffDaffy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daphney mean?

Daphney is a variant of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel'; Daphne was a nymph in Greek myth.

How do you pronounce Daphney?

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

Is Daphney a boy or girl name?

Daphney is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Daphney?

Daphney is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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