Daphné
/daf.ne/feminine
Daphné is the French form of the female given name Daphne.
Daphné is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 2 syllables and is pronounced /daf.ne/.
Did you know?
- In French poetry, names like Daphné are frequently used to allude to Ovid's metamorphoses, adding a layer of classical sophistication to the name.
- A person named Daphné in France might be nicknamed Daph, a shortened version that is used primarily in very informal, youthful settings.
- While Daphné is a recognized name, it is significantly rarer in France than names like Marie or Louise, making it sound more exotic or sophisticated to native speakers.
Examples in context
- J'ai rencontré Daphné hier.I met Daphné yesterday.
- Est-ce que Daphné est venue ?Did Daphné come?
- Daphné est une excellente artiste.Daphné is an excellent artist.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their social plans at a cafe.
- ManonTu as appelé Daphné ?Did you call Daphné?
- HugoNon, je ne l'ai pas encore fait.No, I haven't done it yet.
- ManonDaphné attend ton appel pour ce soir.Daphné is waiting for your call for tonight.
- HugoD'accord, je lui téléphone tout de suite.Okay, I will call her right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daphne” translations and entries Daphné, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
