What origin is the name Daphney?

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

What are good brother names for Daphney?

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

Is it Daphney or Dafney?

Both spellings are used. Daphney means "A variation of Daphne, a Greek name meaning laurel tree."; Dafney is listed with the meaning "Laurel tree or bay 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.

Daphney

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Daphney

Daphney

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Daphney is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variation of Daphne, a Greek name meaning laurel tree".

Daphney is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variation 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 Daphney mean?

A variation of Daphne, a Greek name meaning laurel tree.

How popular is Daphney?

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What does Daphney mean?

Daphney is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variation of Daphne, a Greek name meaning laurel tree.".

How popular is Daphney?

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Brother names that go with Daphney

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Daphney

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Daphney.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Daphney

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Dafney — "Laurel tree or bay tree" (English)

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Daphney at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ey
Vowels: 2 of 7 letters

7-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Daphney?

Daphney means "A variation of Daphne, a Greek name meaning laurel tree." — these names share that spirit.

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)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)