Anyone with/know a Daphne?

[Drunkenmonkey]

Will she become Daffy? Is that a reason not to use it? I think it's such a beautiful name but wondered if this nickname ruins it. I actually think Daffy is quite cute but not sure I'd feel that way if it was my nickname.

No I don't, it's a lovely name. I do however have a pregnant gf who has it on her list. Bridgerton, Peaky Blinders, Normal People, celebrities and their children in general sway the tides in name interest and trends. In England I expect there to be an increase in Daphnes, Penelopes, Marinas, Mariannes, Adas and Eloises etc.

I k now an 8 year old Daphne - never heard anyone call her anything other than Daphne!

Immediately makes me think of Daphne Broon, but this won't be an issue if you aren't in Scotland

I know a Daphne in her 30s. It doesn't get shortened.

I know one. She's early 20s and Chinese. If that makes any difference.

I know an adult one. Doesn't get shortened

Lovely name.

I know one, she's Dutch. I've known her 36 and have never heard anyone call her anything other than Daphne.

I know two. I think they just get Daphne. But they're still quite little. Not sure how it will change when they start secondary school. I can definitely imagine Daph happening as some people will shorten anything! I knew an Iain who got "ee" at university .

FWIW, I don't mind Daph. Makes me think of .

*36 years.

Actually I know another's who is in her 80's, her daughter calls her Daffers but that's just a pet name used sparingly.

It’s also a spring flowering shrub with lovely scent so I think it’s a great name for that reason too. Especially an April/ may baby girl

Am I the only one who thinks of Scooby Doo & Malory Towers?

Yep Mallory Towers for me too. And the cafe in neighbours a very long time ago. It’s a good name.

I think it’s lovely.....it was on the short list for my 2nd grandaughter

I knew a Daphne a long time ago. We were about 18 at the time. She was always called Daff or Daffers.

A 4 year old, no shortening so far.

It’s lovely but Bridgerton is going to make it super trendy just you watch

Missing the point, but I've loved Daphne ever since Scooby Doo

I've never met a real life one.

Scooby Doo is a great namesake ;) Daphne is a great name and I never thought anything of it when I met a sharp, grounded girl with the name. It's glam, but it can fit anyone.

Daffodil is a cute nn for when at home! People will find anything to bully someone over, so I wouldn't think Daffy should be that big of a deal.

I loved Daphne- my husband said no, still gutted!
I prob would have used Daffy at times.

I know one in her 80s - she's either Daphne or Daph/Daff

The only Daphne's I know are in their 70's.

They are both called by their full name.

This is top of my list for my daughter. I love it and think Daffie is quite cute x

I love the name Daphne. It also, surprisingly to me, works in all sorts of international contexts. Defne, a name with very similar pronunciation, is a popular Turkish girl's name, for example.
The Daphne and the Defne I know don't have their names shortened.

It's lovely but about to be very popular because of Bridgerton, if that bothers you.