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At a Glance
- 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
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
DAY-zeeIPA /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.
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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)
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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