Daffne
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Daffne is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
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Daffne first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 52 babies have been named Daffne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daffne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,128 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,128
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Daffne
Daffne is a girl name .
Daffne is currently ranked #21,128 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daffne include Daf, Daff, Daffy, Daffie, Day, Daie, and Dafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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