The girl's name Daphne is pronounced DAFF-nee. It is of Greek
origin, and its meaning is "laurel tree." Mythology: virtuous
Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to
protect her from Apollo. The name was used under the Roman Empire,
but disappeared until the 18th century. It came to the U.S. as a
slave name. Dafne is a Swedish form. Author Daphne Du
Maurier.
There are 12 variant forms for Daphne: Daffi, Daffie, Daffy, Dafna,
Dafne, Dafnee, Dafneigh, Dafnie, Danfy, Daphna, Daphney and
Daphnie.
