What origin is the name Daffne?

Daffne comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Daffne?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Daffne — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Daffne or Dafne?

Both spellings are used. Daffne means "A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree"."; Dafne is listed with the meaning "The laurel tree". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Daffne

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Daffne

Daffne

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Daffne is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree"".

Daffne is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree"". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Daffne mean?

A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree".

How popular is Daffne?

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What does Daffne mean?

Daffne is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree".".

How popular is Daffne?

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Brother names that go with Daffne

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Daffne.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Dafne — "The laurel tree" (English)

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Daffne at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ne
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

6-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Daffne?

Daffne means "A variant spelling of Daphne, a Greek name meaning "laurel tree"." — these names share that spirit.

Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)