Daphny
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daphny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 48 babies have been named Daphny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daphny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,311 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,311
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Daphny
Daphny is a girl name .
Daphny is currently ranked #63,311 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daphny include Dap, Daph, Daphy, Daphie, Day, Daie, and Dapkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daphny include Daphne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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