Laurel tree or bay tree
Derived from the Greek word for the laurel tree. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the pursuit of the god Apollo.
About 1,740 girls were named Daphne in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Daphne — far less common.
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