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Daphne?

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Sall23 · 28/04/2021 22:39

My current top name is Phoebe, but Daphne has just popped into my head - what are people's opinions on the name? I think it's quite sweet, but I live in the north west and worry it would end up sounding a bit like 'Daphne Moon' from Frasier (though that is one of my favourite shows!)

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Saltyslug · 28/04/2021 23:09

Like it. Also like Delphine

KM38 · 28/04/2021 23:07

@Sall23

Thanks for your comments. The other issue is that DD1 is called Nia and I think they may sound too similar?
I personally wouldn’t use Daphne and Nia together. Also depends where you live - I’m West Coast of Scotland and wouldn’t use Daphne as the most common insult here is to be a “wee daftie” 🙄 I know she’d get Daphne the Daftie at school because kids are horrors 😅😅 Phoebe is a beautiful name, I’d go with that ❤️
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Sall23 · 28/04/2021 23:06

@brizzlewizzle

Suspect there will be a few Daphnes around after Bridgerton. It's nice though
Interesting. I haven't seen Bridgerton...
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Cbd333 · 28/04/2021 23:03

@Sall23 this is so strange, Phoebe is my top name and I thought of Daphne today too! I think Daphne is super pretty but I worry about the shortening to Daf / Daffy

brizzlewizzle · 28/04/2021 23:00

Suspect there will be a few Daphnes around after Bridgerton. It's nice though

riotlady · 28/04/2021 23:00

Lovely but makes me think of the story of Apollo and Daphne, which is not a happy one

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Sall23 · 28/04/2021 22:59

Thanks for your comments. The other issue is that DD1 is called Nia and I think they may sound too similar?

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freedles · 28/04/2021 22:54

Lovely name

LawnFever · 28/04/2021 22:53

I really like it, very underused and a lovely name

Fromneverland · 28/04/2021 22:52

Nooooo
Sounds like daftie
And her from the broons

MondeoFan · 28/04/2021 22:51

I like it, it has a great sound to it. Don't know any and I work with children aged under 5

Herecomethedaffodils · 28/04/2021 22:43

I like it. I know one Daphne who is 8 and the name really suits her. Girly but individual and slightly quirky with a great sense of humour. Never seen Frasier so can't comment on the link there. If you like it, be confident in your choice 😊

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