Dacey - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Dacey

DAY-see'DAY-see'2 syllables
🇮🇪Irish
Charming

MEANING

From the south

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Deághaidh

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Dacey is often associated with the Irish heritage and is used as both a given name and a surname.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically as a surname in Ireland, transitioning to a given name in more recent times.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Adored

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly a variant of the name Daisy, which is derived from the Old English ‘dægeseage’ meaning 'day's eye'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Daisy, a similar sounding name, is often associated with the flower, symbolizing purity and innocence.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a given name since the late 19th century, inspired by the flower.

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