What does Daphne mean?
Greek: Means 'laurel' in Greek mythology.. Daphne is of Greek origin, meaning 'laurel', and is associated with the laurel tree in mythology, symbolizing victory.
Is Daphne a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Daphne in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #120 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (8 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Daphne suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Nap Time with Daphne
As the new pup, Daphne is really digging into nap time! It’s hard to be a legend when you’re snoozing like a classic sleeping beauty. Maybe we should start calling her ‘Daphne the Dreamer’!