Dagda

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Pronounced DAHG-dah /ˈdɑɡ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Dagda, 'the good god' (dag, 'good', + dia, 'god'); the great father-god of the Tuatha De Danann, master of magic, abundance, and the club and cauldron; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The good god: Dagda is the Celtic father-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'DAHG-dah'). We note the god.

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Origin LowCeltic

MeaningFrom the Old Irish Dagda, 'the good god' (dag, 'good', + dia, 'god'); the great father-god of the Tuatha De Danann, master of magic, abundance, and the club and cauldron; we note the god

History & Origin

Dagda comes from the Old Irish Dagda, 'the good god' (dag, 'good', + dia, 'god'); the father-god of the Tuatha De Danann (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'DAHG-dah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-good-god at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Dagda is 'the good god' in Old Irish (dag + dia) — the great father-god of the Tuatha De Danann, master of magic and abundance — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'DAHG-dah').

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References — Dagda — Celtic mythology; god

Variations

DaghdaDagdae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dagda mean?

Dagda is Old Irish for 'the good god' (dag + dia); the father-god of the Tuatha De Danann. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Dagda?

It's said DAHG-dah /ˈdɑɡ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dagda a boy or girl name?

Dagda is a boy's name.

How popular is Dagda?

Dagda is a very rare name in the U.S.