Dee - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations
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Dee

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dee'dee'1 syllable
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MEANING

A diminutive of names starting with 'D' or a standalone name

ORIGIN

Celtic and Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'dΔ“ag', meaning 'dark' or from the Celtic river name 'Dee'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a short form or nickname for longer names such as Deirdre or Denise.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in English-speaking countries as a given name and nickname since the 19th century.

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