The nameDaphnée
Daphnée is a French spelling of Daphne, a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "laurel". It has been given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Daphnée comes from the Greek daphne, "laurel".
Origin
Greek. In mythology, the nymph Daphne is turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
History
Daphnée has been given steadily in France since the 1990s, with a peak in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Daphnée
Daphnée in France
Daphnée was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 635 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Daphnée. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Daphnée in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daphnée mean?
Daphnée comes from the Greek daphne, "laurel".
What is the origin of the name Daphnée?
Greek. In mythology, the nymph Daphne is turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
Is Daphnée a girl's or a boy's name?
Daphnée is a girl's name.