Daphne

Female

Meaning

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈdæfni/

Traits associated with the name Daphne:

Dogs named Daphne tend to be loving, good-natured, strong-willed, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Daphne?

Naming your dog Daphne suggests that you have an appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for Greek mythology. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the TV show "Frasier" and its spin-off "Daphne and Niles".

Is Daphne a good dog name?

Daphne has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Daphne isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Daphne is found in these categories:

Popularity

  • Daphne ranks #296 with users of PupNames.com.
  • Daphne ranks #513 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
  • Daphne ranks #539 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

Naming your dog Daphne is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Most popular breeds named Daphne:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Jack Russell Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

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Famous dogs named Daphne:

  • film icon A poodle named Daphne played a role in the movie Look Who's Talking Now.

Dog names like Daphne:

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Person From Delos
Gift
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Dear, Loved One
Daphne dog name meaning

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