Why Daphne Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Daphne” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Daphne” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Enhpad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Nhpead.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Daphne

The true meaning of ‘Daphne’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Daphne is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Daphne, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Daphne Popular?

“Daphne” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Virginia as reported in the 1971 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 29 babies in Virginia have the same name as you in 1971. A total of only 778 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2023 with a total of 1,257 babies. That’s a lot of baby Daphnes.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Daphne” was recorded 40,868 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Daphnes to occupy the country of Liechtenstein with an estimated population of 39,584.

The name first appeared in the year 1886 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) Daphne became a popular girl’s name in the state of District of Columbia in the year 2023. It ranked #57 with 12 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2021 in the state of Oregon with 32 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of District of Columbia for 4 years from 2018 to 2023 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Daphne” was recorded 38,651 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Daphne, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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