Girl Name
Daphine
Daphine 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.
Daphine — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Daphne is on your shortlist, Daphine belongs in the same conversation.
Daphine meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Daphine has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Daphine as D·A·P·H·I·N·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Daphine is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Daphine variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daphinea, Daphinee, Daphiney, Daphin.
- Nicknames: Daph and D.
- Middle names: Pair Daphine with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Daphine middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Daphne, Dafne, Devonne, Daphney, Davina — full picks on the sibling names for Daphine guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Daphine? Browse our names like Daphine 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 Daphine
What does the name Daphine mean?
Daphine 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 Daphine?
The exact origin of Daphine is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Daphine?
Daphine has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Daphine a boy's or girl's name?
Daphine is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Daphine in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Daphine sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Daphine?
Names that share Daphine's sound and style include Daphne, Dafne, Devonne, Daphney, Davina.
What middle names pair well with Daphine?
Good middle-name fits for Daphine pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Daphine is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Daphine is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Daphine?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Daphine share its rhythm without rhyming — Daphne, Dafne, Devonne all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.