Daisy
day-zee
US Popularity:294
Origin:British
Meaning:Day's eye; Flower; Pearl
Daisy is a feminine name of British origin, so often synonymous with purity and innocence. Associated with the cheerful flower, Daisy comes from the Old English word dægeseage which means "day's eye." Much like the beloved bloom, it's a name that embraces the sweetest elements of daylight, unfurling itself to the sun's rays. Daisy also has history as being a nickname for the French and Greek name Margaret, meaning "pearl." Captivating in its simplicity, it's no wonder Daisy has inspired so many spirited, mesmerizing characters, from Henry James's Daisy Miller to the central figure of The Great Gatsby.
Daisy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Daisy is currently #284 on The Bump
Girl:Daisy is currently #122 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Daisy is currently #294 in U.S. births
Girl:Daisy is currently #93 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#294
in 2022
+ 36
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 117
Online Etymology Dictionary, daisy (n.), January 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Margaret, November 2018
WordSense, Daisy
WordSense, daisy
Britannica, Daisy Miller, novel by James, March 2018
Britannica, The Great Gatsby, novel by Fitzgerald, September 2023
LitCharts, Daisy Buchanan Character Analysis
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