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Daisy
Pronounced DAY-zee /ˈdeɪ.zi/High
Meaning: Day's eye — from Old English dæges ēage (day's eye), describing how the flower opens at dawnHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Daisy comes from the Old English dæges ēage, meaning 'day's eye,' because the flower closes at night and opens at dawn. It was used as a floral nickname for Margaret (from marguerite, the French word for daisy) in the Victorian era.
Daisy became popular as an independent given name in the late 19th century, enjoyed by the Edwardians, and has staged a vibrant 21st-century revival as a standalone vintage-fresh choice.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Daisy Miller (fictional, 1878)Protagonist of Henry James's novella Daisy Miller, one of the first iconic American heroines in literature.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy comes from the Old English dæges ēage, meaning 'day's eye,' because the daisy flower opens at dawn.
How do you pronounce Daisy?
It is said DAY-zee /ˈdeɪ.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is used exclusively as a girl's name.
How popular is Daisy?
Daisy has been rising in the U.S. and now ranks in the top 200 girls' names.