Daisy
Daisy is a cheerful English name derived from the Old English 'dægeseage,' meaning 'day's eye,' referring to how the flower opens at dawn. It became popular as a given name during the Victorian era when flower names were fashionable.
Current Popularity
#76 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well across all ages, from toddler to adult
- •Strong association with freshness and optimism due to the flower connection
- •Has a vintage charm that feels both classic and contemporary
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Daisy Buchanan
Iconic literary character from The Great Gatsby
Daisy Fuentes
Television host and model
Statistics
155,493
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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