Daffney
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daffney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 202 babies have been named Daffney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daffney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,839 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,839
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Daffney
Daffney is a girl name .
Daffney is currently ranked #63,839 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daffney include Daf, Daff, Daffy, Daffie, Ney, Neyie, Day, Daie, and Dafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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