Dag
dag
US Popularity:8428
Origin:Scandinavian
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Day, bright
Meaning “day” or “bright,” Dag is a luminous boy’s name and a great choice for the new ray of sunshine in your life. Of Scandinavian origins, Dag is popular in Norwegian and Swedish cultures, derived from the Old Norse word dagr. Dagr is also a Norse god and the personification of the daytime. If you want a strong name that will evoke Viking associations while reminding baby to look on the sunny side of life, Dag is the name for you.
Dag Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1971
#4497
in 1971
+ 344
from 1970
Sources
Behind the Name, Dag, April 2021
Name Doctor, Dag
WordSense Dictionary, Dag
Online Etymology Dictionary, day (n.), April 2024
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 375
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