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Dally
How to Pronounce Dally
Pronounced DAL-ee /ΛdΓ¦l.i/High
Meaning: A pet form of Dallas ('the meadow dwelling', Scottish) or Dahlia ('the dahlia flower'); also the word 'to dally', to linger; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dally is a pet form of Dallas β from a Scottish place-name, 'the meadow dwelling' β or of Dahlia, 'the dahlia flower' β and it also echoes the affectionate word 'to dally', to linger playfully (routes layered, which we note; Dally Winston of The Outsiders). A sweet, sunny modern short name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-pet-form at the root, and sunny.
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What does the name Dally mean?
Dally pets Dallas ('the meadow dwelling') or Dahlia ('the dahlia flower'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Dally?
It's said DAL-ee /ΛdΓ¦l.i/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dally a boy or girl name?
Dally is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Dally?
Dally is a very rare name in the U.S.