Dafne Name Meaning & Origin
Dafne
Pronunciation: n/a
Origin of the name Daphne:
Derived from the Greek daphne (a laurel or bay tree). The name is borne in Greek mythology by a nymph, the daughter of the river-god Peneus. She escaped from the attentions of Apollo by being transformed into a laurel tree.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book
Related Names:
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Dafne Over Time

Sister & Brother Names
Know a Dafne? What are her siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Dafne
Contribute your knowledge to the name Dafne
- Comments and insights on the name Dafne
- Personal experiences with the name Dafne
- Nicknames for Dafne
Daf, Dafy.
- Meanings and history of the name Dafne
- Famous real-life people named Dafne
Dafne Keen, Actress
- Dafne in song, story & screen
61
No Way
Definitely
Smart?
72
No Way
Definitely
Sexy?
64
No Way
Definitely
Friendly?
65
No Way
Definitely
Creative?
60
No Way
Definitely
Strong?
65
No Way
Definitely
Young?
59
No Way
Definitely