Name:
Daphne
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Daphne originates in Greek language and means "laurel tree". In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree. In the English-speaking countries it was not used as a feminine given name until the beginning of the 20th century.
Pronunciation:
DAF-nee
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Daphne:
Daphne Clair : writer
Daphne Du Maurier : writer
Daphne Marlatt : writer
Daphne Odjig : artist
Daphne Rooke : writer
Daphne Rubin-Vega : actress
Daphne Zuniga : actress