Daphne

Meaning: (Laurel Tree, Bay Tree, Greek Mythology: Virtuous Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo. Minor nature deity. The name was used under the Roman Empire, but disappeared until the 18^th Century. It came to America as a slave name. Dafne is a Swedish form. Author Daphne Du Maurier.)

Origin: (Greek, Greek Mythology)

Pronunciation: (DAFF-nee, DAF-nee)

Gender: Female

This is another name I haven’t cared much for in recent years but now I have started looking at it more closely and I sort of like it. It’s a lovely beautiful old fashioned name that could fit well in the modern age as well. The meanings are lovely and the mythology behind the name is interesting. What got me more interested in this name is my sister was telling me about the novel Rebecca by author Daphne Du Maurier. I have tried finding it in used book stores but as of yet it is a hard find for me. I would borrow my sisters but she lives in another part of my state and I rarely get to see her. Anyway seeing the name Daphne on my book list has got me thinking about it more and more.