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Daphne

55 replies

Biniverse · 30/07/2024 23:46

  1. Thoughts on Daphne?
  2. Daphne or Delphine?
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LakelandDreams · 31/07/2024 10:02

Daphne is quite pretty I think. Ready for a come back.

chipmugs · 31/07/2024 10:01

My gran (1921-2000) was Daphne (Daph) and I love the name! Met a toddler one at playgroup with DS2, who would be about 10 now.

It's glamorous and fabulous in my opinion and if people are calling little girls Mabel Elsie and Violet then I think anything goes. I also like Shirley

HettyCletter · 31/07/2024 09:52

I like both, but prefer Delphine.

Duckyfondant · 31/07/2024 09:39

Can't decide but I like them both

loropianalover · 31/07/2024 09:37

I love Daphne, not so much Delphine.

toastofthetown · 31/07/2024 09:35

Daphne is in Bridgeton I believe, and it's increasing in popularity. It's broken the top 200 now and I think will keep rising. It fits in well with current baby names, and wouldn't be surprised if it cracks the top hundred in a couple of years. I feel I hear it all the time on name forums.

PiggieWig · 31/07/2024 09:19

I think of Des and Daphne from Neighbours, but that probably shows I’m too old to be naming babies.

SnapdragonToadflax · 31/07/2024 09:16

Daphne is a very 80s name to me, in my mind I see a woman with big hair and high heels. Definitely not a baby name! Wasn't that the name of the woman in Neighbours who gave birth with her tights on? 😂

Delphine is very pretty, and doesn't sound anything like dolphin 🙄

Polarnight · 31/07/2024 09:13

I don't like either.

Commonsense22 · 31/07/2024 09:11

Both are beautiful names. Unfortunately Delphine has the pepper pug association at the moment.

Lovely choices.

Moreteaandchocolate · 31/07/2024 08:21

I love Daphne! Definitely making a comeback!

herebehippos · 31/07/2024 07:49

I know a teenage daphne who is both kind and clever. Her name is complimented constantly.

eyebagsfordays · 31/07/2024 07:37

I have a little Daphne and we get compliments on her name all the time ❤️

MagicianMoth · 31/07/2024 07:35

I love Daphne and don’t think of Scooby Doo at all - first thought is the Malory Towers character, or was it St Clare’s? Second thought the flower

Vettrianofan · 31/07/2024 07:17

Scooby Doo. Yes!

Firsttimebabymummy · 31/07/2024 07:16

Daphne if I had to choose.

kitchendiscotime · 31/07/2024 05:57

I love it. I'd go for Daphne over Delphine but they're both beautiful names. Daphne is due a comeback!

ru53 · 31/07/2024 04:49

Love them both but Daphne edges it for me.

Timeisnevertimeatall · 31/07/2024 04:48

I know a toddler Daphne and have really warmed to the name, it really suits her.

PurpleReindeer2 · 31/07/2024 04:46

Sorry OP but I think it is hideous.

mathanxiety · 31/07/2024 03:43

Daphne is gorgeous.

DifficultBloodyWoman · 31/07/2024 03:17

Unusual. I like it.

(As a teacher, I am judgey about names. I think I’d like to have a Daphne in my class. She sounds kind and clever).

MistyHazelFox · 31/07/2024 01:46

I like both name and have voted Delphine. Daphne is due comeback.

VeryQuaintIrene · 31/07/2024 01:37

I like Daphne but it does sound a bit old-fashioned. Maybe due a revival, though?

Colinthecaterpillarstrikesagain · 31/07/2024 01:32

Daphne is better but not by much. I automatically think of Scooby Doo or Frasier when I hear the name.

I know two Daphnes. One in her 40s and one in her early 50s. I think there is a good reason why the name isn't heard much anymore.

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