Daphne | Name Meaning & Origin

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

English speaking countries

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.