Daphne

[notaplasticgnome]

I love this name but get some looks when I mention it.

Would appreciate some opinions.

[pictish]

It's ok. I prefer Delphine. Or Delphi.

[DramaAlpaca]

Daphne has really grown on me in the last couple of years. I absolutely love it.

Also love Delphine.

[peltata]

It's lovely go for it. Can't go wrong with classical Greek goddesses and fragrant flowers

[MrsBungle]

I can't get on with the name daphne personally. I just think daphne broon. It seems frumpy to me. But, lots of people on here seem to love be it.

[meandjulio]

Daphne is a great name, having been in the deep freeze for a generation or too. The last time someone asked about it on here I thought that you would still need to be fairly cool to pull it off, but I think it's becoming relatively more mainstream now. I like it because the sound itself is really pretty and because it's a truly classic name. I also know a wonderful Daphne.

[meandjulio]

FFS - generation or two

[Allthatnonsense]

Growing on me too.

[Brambles34]

My little girl is going to have daphne as a middle name

[DiDiddlyIDi]

Reminds me of Daphne on Neighbours 20+ years ago. Bit dated IMHO

[KoalaDownUnder]

I don't dislike it, but it has a 'ditzy and daffy' vibe to it. Probably from Daphne on Neighbours, actually!

I love Dahlia, though.

[TheBananaFaceOfEvil]

I love it and would've used it, but I had sons in the end.

[JuniorMint]

One of the daughters on Nashville is called Daphne (she's about 10?), the actresses real name is Maisy.

[sweetpeame]

Don't particularly like it, it sounds quite dated to me. It is having a comeback though, I know 2 Daphne's under 1 year old. Previously I'd never met any Daphne's in real life!!

[chocfireguard]

Really pretty name that will grow with her

[IsItStupid]

I quite like it! Classic name.

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I love it!

[hollyisalovelyname]

No

[DeidreChambersWhatACoincidence]

I immediately think of Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot. Who was brilliant of course but maybe not the ideal first thought. So um maybe a no for me.

[Slavetominidictator]

I love it. I know a little one, also known as Daffers.

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I like it because it's a strong yet very pretty, feminine name. First thought is Daphne DDM.

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

DM I mean, not DDM

[TempsPerdu]

Really like it - it's been barely used for a while and feels quite fresh again now. I think of Daphne DM and Greek myths (nice plant association, even though the myth itself is quite a sad one!) Also has a similar sound to other more popular names like Chloe, Phoebe and Zoe, so fits in well with those. I say go for it!

[Kittykatmacbill]

Love it dh wasn't having any of it though

[MyNameIsSuz]

I love it! I know a little Daphne, when she was a baby it always got great reactions (positive I mean).

[LouisaB1990]

I love daphne it's lovely not too common but it's not too unusual be careful though kids are cruel she could be called Daffy Duck!! But I think it's beautiful xx