Dace - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Dace

βš₯
dayce'dayss'1 syllable
πŸ‡±πŸ‡»Latvian
Bright

MEANING

A feminine given name

ORIGIN

Latvian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latvian word for 'south'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Latvia and associated with warmth and brightness

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Latvia since the 19th century

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Soft

MEANING

A type of small freshwater fish

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

From Middle English dace, from Old French dars, possibly related to Latin dare

CULTURAL NOTES

The fish is known for its agility and speed in water

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly referred to in English literature

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