Greek · girl
Daphne
A gentle name climbing in the U.S. right now.
Meaning
Laurel tree, a symbol of victory
Daphne is a balanced girl name with Greek roots. In 2024, 1,564 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #192 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans modern — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Greek names
Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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