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Dagmar

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How to Pronounce Dagmar

Pronounced DAG-mar /ˈdæɡ.mɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Dagmar is an old Scandinavian name combining Old Norse dagr, 'day', with an element usually read as 'maid' or (via Slavic influence) 'glory'; it was famously borne by the beloved medieval Queen Dagmar of Denmark.Medium

In 30 seconds: Dagmar is a Scandinavian name traditionally read as 'day-maid' or 'day-glory' (said 'DAG-mar').
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Old Norse
MeaningDagmar is an old Scandinavian name combining Old Norse dagr, 'day', with an element usually read as 'maid' or (via Slavic influence) 'glory'; it was famously borne by the beloved medieval Queen Dagmar of Denmark.
U.S. rank (2019)#16084 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518832019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dagmar is a genuinely old Scandinavian name, joining Old Norse dagr, 'day', to an element read as 'maid' or 'glory'. It is forever tied to the popular medieval Queen Dagmar of Denmark, remembered in Danish folk song, which kept it a proud heritage choice among Nordic families.

In the U.S. it arrived with Danish and Norwegian immigrants and peaked around 1915 at a few dozen girls a year, staying an ethnic-heritage name rather than a mainstream one. It carries a strong old-country dignity and remains far more familiar in Scandinavia than in America.

Did you know? Dagmar came to America mainly with Danish and Scandinavian immigrants, cresting around 1915 at only a few dozen girls a year and never far from its Nordic roots.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Dagmar — Old Norse etymology

Variations

DagmaraDagny

Nicknames

DagMaggie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Dagmar of Bohemia (c. 1186–1212)
    Medieval queen of Denmark, remembered fondly in Danish folk tradition and song.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dagmar mean?

Dagmar is a Scandinavian name traditionally read as 'day' plus 'maid' or 'glory', with deep Danish roots.

How do you pronounce Dagmar?

It's said DAG-mar /ˈdæɡ.mɑːr/ — two syllables.

Is Dagmar a boy or girl name?

Dagmar is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dagmar?

Dagmar has always been uncommon in the U.S., borne mainly by Scandinavian-heritage families and far better known in Denmark.

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