Irish - Irish name, probably a development from Gaelic name Damhnait, itself perhaps feminine diminutive of damh (stag or poet). To non-Irish suggests blend of Daphne and nymph (logically enough, for former was latter).
Irish - Irish name, probably a development from Gaelic name Damhnait, itself perhaps feminine diminutive of damh (stag or poet). To non-Irish suggests blend of Daphne and nymph (logically enough, for former was latter).