Dafne
Meaning of Dafne
Dafne is a feminine name with origins in Greek mythology. It is associated with the character Daphne, who was a nymph in ancient Greek legends. According to the myth, Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the pursuit of the god Apollo. In terms of pronunciation, Dafne can be pronounced as "DAF-nee" in English (/ˈdæfni/) or "DAHF-neh" in Italian (/ˈdafne/). The name has variations such as Daphne.
In recent years, Dafne has been a moderately popular choice for parents in the United States. It has consistently ranked within the top 2000 names over the past few decades, reaching its highest rank of 967th in 2001. The popularity of this name has remained relatively stable, with around 100 occurrences each year. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year and may differ across different regions. Overall, Dafne is a beautiful and timeless name that carries both historical and mythical associations.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DAF-nee (/ˈdæfni/)
Italian
- Pronunced as DAHF-neh (/ˈdafne/)
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Notable People Named Dafne
| Dafne Schippers is a retired Dutch track and field athlete known for holding European and Dutch records in sprinting and the combined events. |
| Dafne Keen Fernández is a Spanish-British actress known for her role as Laura in the 2017 film Logan and as Lyra Belacqua in the television series His Dark Materials. |
