Daphne
GirlOrigin: Greek
Meaning
“laurel tree, from Greek daphne”
Cultural Notes
In Greek myth the nymph Daphne was turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Daphne
- Daphne du Maurier (novelist), Daphne Oz (TV host)
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