Daphnis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Daphnis is derived from the Greek name Daphne, which means "laurel" or "bay tree". In Greek mythology, Daphnis was a Sicilian shepherd who was granted immortality by the nymph Echenais and became the god of shepherds.
Scripts(How to write)
Δάφνις
Δάφνις(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
Daphnis is a rare name that is not very popular in the world. It is not on the top 1000 baby names list in the USA or the UK.

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Daphnis Name meanings & History

Daphnis is derived from the Greek name Daphne, which means "laurel" or "bay tree". In Greek mythology, Daphnis was a Sicilian shepherd who was granted immortality by the nymph Echenais and became the god of shepherds. From Greek δάφνη, meaning "laurel tree". In Greek mythology, Daphnis was the son of Hermes and an unnamed nymph. His mother left him under a laurel tree, where he was found by a shepherd and named after the tree. This is also the name of one of the main characters in the ancient Greek romance "Daphnis and Chloe". Daphnis is a name that is more commonly used in Greece and other parts of the world where Greek culture has had an influence. It is a charming and unique name that would be suitable for parents who are looking for something different and distinctive.

Zodiac Sign of Daphnis: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Daphnis:

D: Dutiful,Demanding,Domestic,Doting,Daddy,Determined

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Action

P: Partnership,Political,Particular,Passive,Pensive

H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper

N: Nagging,Nice,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Solidity,Success,Sex,Social Standing,Sensuality,Security,Status

Daphnis is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Daphnis

Related names to Daphnis include Daphne, Laurel, Bay, and Shepherd.