Daphne

Pronunciation: [ d-AFN-ee ]

Boy Name #13,085 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Daphne is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AFN-ee.

Parents who love the name Daphne often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,085
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Dap Day Dapie Daphie

Also a Girl Name

Daphne is also used as a girl name, ranked #191.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daphne

Is Daphne a boy or girl name?

Daphne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13085. As a girl name, it is ranked #191. Daphne is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Daphne?

Daphne is pronounced d-AFN-ee.

How popular is the name Daphne?

Daphne is currently ranked #13085 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Daphne?

Common nicknames for Daphne include Dap, Day, Dapie, and Daphie.

Is Daphne a common or rare name?

Daphne is an uncommon name, ranked #13085 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Daphne

Daphne is a boy name .

Is Daphne a boy or girl name? Daphne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,085 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #191. Daphne is more commonly used as a girl name.

Daphne is currently ranked #13,085 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Daphne include Dap, Day, Dapie, and Daphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.