Daisy
Origin and Meaning
The name Daisy is a girl's name of english origin meaning “day's eye”.
Daisy is a delightful name with a sunny disposition. It derives from the Old English 'dægeseage', meaning 'day's eye', referring to the flower's tendency to open with the daylight. The name gained literary fame through Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. In pop culture, Daisy Ridley of 'Star Wars' fame has brought it back into the limelight. Daisy stands alone as a beautifully simple name, but can also be paired with Margaret, to which it is a traditional pet name.
At a Glance
| Origin | english |
| Gender | Girl |
| Meaning | day's eye |
| Popularity | ★★★☆☆ (6/10) |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Starts with | D |
| Styles | nature, popular |
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