Daisy

At a Glance: Name: Daisy – Meaning: flower name meaning "day's eye"; also historically used as a nickname for Margaret – Origin: English (Old English compound) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: DAY-zee

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Daisy is an English name taken directly from the flower, built from Old English words meaning "day's eye." It's also been used historically as a nickname for Margaret. Pronounced DAY-zee, it carries a classic, nature-inspired feel.

Meaning & Origin of Daisy

Meaning: Flower name meaning "day's eye"; also historically used as a nickname for margaret.

Origin: English (Old English compound).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Daisy

Phonetic: DAY-zee   IPA: /ˈdeɪzi/

Popularity of Daisy

Daisy has been recorded by the SSA every year from 1880 to 2024, peaking at #48 in 1880 with 564 babies and now sitting at #76 in 2024 with 3,091 babies — a name that was popular from the start and remains widely used well over a century later.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Daisy mean?

Flower name meaning “day’s eye”; also historically used as a nickname for margaret. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Daisy)

How do you pronounce Daisy?

Daisy is pronounced DAY-zee (IPA: /ˈdeɪzi/).

Is Daisy a popular name right now?

Daisy peaked at #48 in 1880 and is ranked #76 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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