Girl Name
Dafne
Dafne is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Dafne is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dafne often also consider Daphne.
Dafne meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dafne has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dafne as D·A·F·N·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dafne is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dafne variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dafnea, Dafnee, Dafney, Dafn.
- Nicknames: Daf and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dafne with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dafne middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Daphne, Daphine, Devonne, Davon, Davin — full picks on the sibling names for Dafne guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dafne? Browse our names like Dafne guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dafne
What does the name Dafne mean?
Dafne has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dafne?
The exact origin of Dafne is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dafne?
Dafne has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dafne a boy's or girl's name?
Dafne is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dafne in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dafne sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dafne?
Names that share Dafne's sound and style include Daphne, Daphine, Devonne, Davon, Davin.
What middle names pair well with Dafne?
Good middle-name fits for Dafne pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dafne is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dafne is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dafne?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dafne share its rhythm without rhyming — Daphne, Daphine, Devonne all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.