Dafne

Meaning of Dafne

It means 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In ancient Greece, the laurel tree was a symbol of honor and victory.

Dafne has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dafne

After ranking as high as #877 in 2024, Dafne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dafne

• Dafne Schippers
  Dutch Olympic sprint medalist
• Dafne Keen
  British-Spanish actress (Logan)
• Dafne Fernández
  Spanish actress and dancer
• Dafne Molina
  Mexican model, TV host
• Dafne Almazán Anaya
  Mexican child prodigy, psychologist

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Questions about the name Dafne

What does the name Dafne mean?

Dafne means it means 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. in ancient greece, the laurel tree was a symbol of honor and victory, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Dafne a boy's or a girl's name?

Dafne is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dafne?

Dafne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dafne most popular?

Dafne peaked at #877 in 2024.