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Name: Daphne

Origin and Meaning of the Name Daphne

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Laurel

Pronunciation:

(DAFF nee)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Daphne

Categories:

Nature Names, Greek Names, Greek Mythological Names, Flower Names, Floral Names

Used in:

English speaking countries

Additional info:

In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who, when chased by an amorous Apollo, was changed into a laurel bush. In the English-speaking world, Daphne became popular at the end of the 19th century and has remained in use ever since.

Daphne is also the name of a kind of flowering shrub.

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