Dafney
Dafney is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,799 in the US, popular nicknames include Daf, Day, and Dafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dafney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 90 babies have been named Dafney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dafney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,799 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,799
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Dafney
Dafney is a girl name .
Dafney is currently ranked #34,799 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dafney include Daf, Day, Dafie, and Dafnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dafney include Dafne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis