Daphne

Daphne is a feminine name of Greek origin that means “laurel.” The name gets its meaning from Greek mythology, where Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree by her father to escape from an overly amorous Apollo. A naiad by nature, Daphne tended to bodies of fresh water such as fountains, wells, and springs. Today, the name is most notably shared with the main character of season one of Bridgerton, Daphne Bridgerton. It's also the name of one of the members of the Mystery Inc. gang in the Scooby-Doo franchise, Daphne Anne Blake. From vintage TV shows to current trends, Daphne is forever relevant. The Bump member strangebird describes Daphne as "a classic name that is also pretty and modern." Daphne is a refreshing name symbolic of love and protection, qualities that will surely resonate with you while welcoming your little angel into this world.

Fun Facts About the Name Daphne

• Over 100 years of Top 1000 prestige: Daphne hasn't left the Top 1000 girl names since 1914, making it one of the most enduring names in modern American history.
• International hotspots for Daphne: While Daphne has always been pretty popular in the US, Social Security Administration (SSA) and international demographic data show it's actually far more popular in non-English speaking countries. The Netherlands boasts one of the highest per-capita ratios of Daphnes in the world, where Dafne / Daphne regularly places high in national birth registries.
• The "ph" vs. "f" spelling: While many names that feature a "ph" in their spelling endure a shift to "f" in the US (like Sophia/Sofia and Phyllis/Fillis), Daphne remains more popular than Dafne.