I'd make it a fun and interesting time for your daughter.  Mine is 14 months old, but since she was sitting, I used to take her outside (so she's distracted) and clip the nails out there, she was usually more interested in the trees and I'd get half of the job done before she really noticed.  If she starts getting fidgety or complaining, then show her how you cut yours and 'wow' isn't that exciting?!!  works for me.  good luck!

I usually did my kids nail's when they were sleeping. It worked so much better.   Although I remember giving them a item that was new to them and only give it to them to play with while clipping nails.

Give them a bath first as it softens their nails up  before clipping them. 

My son Braden loves to sit on the table while I clip his nails. LOL  ( sometimes it's a matter of picking and choosing your battles with him)