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At the moment, I love the name Daphne.

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I had never even considered it, until someone on this board suggested it to me. It was suggested because I love Zoe, but am afraid that Zoe may be getting too popular.

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Now, gradually, it is growing on me. Aesthetically, it has an unusual sound, but without sounding like the parents who picked it were trying too hard to be unique. It seems sophisticated without being too posh, and maybe a little playful. In terms of meaning, I like the fact that it means laurel tree -- a symbol for victory. Most bontanical names on women seem a more gooey and sentimental.

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I have never met anyone with the name, so I don't associate it with a particular age group.

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It annoys me that this name has a Scooby Doo reference (I never liked that show -- its so repetitive), but ultimately that doesn't seem very damning.

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The only other pop culture reference I am aware of is the quirky and sweet British lady from Frasier. I like that mental image.

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Everyone, simply everyone, mentions Daffy duck when they hear it. This wouldn't have occurred to me honestly, and I can't figure out if its a problem.

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Like you, I'll be interested to hear people's opinions!