Daisy
English girl's name meaning “day's eye (the flower)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- day's eye (the flower)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #110
- Born in 2023
- 2,423
- Peak year
- 2024 (#76)
Meaning & origin
Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.
Is Daisy an English name?
Yes — Daisy is an English name meaning "day's eye (the flower)". Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Daisy ranked #110 for girls. It has risen about 88 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,423 US girls were given the name Daisy.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #76 in 2024
“Unranked” means Daisy was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Daisy
Daisy is spelled D-A-I-S-Y — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Daisy: frequently asked questions
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy is a English name meaning "day's eye (the flower)". Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.
Where does the name Daisy come from?
Daisy is of English origin. Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.
Is Daisy a boy or a girl name?
Daisy is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Daisy?
In 2023, 2,423 US girls were given the name Daisy.
Is Daisy a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Daisy ranked #110 for girls. It has risen about 88 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Daisy?
Daisy is spelled D-A-I-S-Y — 5 letters.
How common is the name Daisy?
In 2023, 2,423 US girls were given the name Daisy. In the latest US data, Daisy ranked #110 for girls. It has risen about 88 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Daisy an English name?
Yes — Daisy is an English name meaning "day's eye (the flower)". Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.
What does Daisy mean in English?
In English, Daisy means "day's eye (the flower)". Daisy comes from the flower, whose Old English name daeges eage means 'day's eye' because it opens at dawn. It is also a pet name for Margaret.