Dagur

The masculine first name Dagur comes from Icelandic and Faroese and literally means 'the day'. Its origins lie in Old Norse, where the word dagr was used. In Norse mythology, Dagr is revered as the personification of the day.

What does the name Dagur mean?

Dagur is a masculine first name that originates from Icelandic and Faroese and means 'the day'. Its roots trace back to Norse mythology, where Dagr, the son of the being Dellingr and the goddess of night Nótt (Old Norse for 'night'), is considered the deity of the day. The name is especially common in Iceland, while the Scandinavian variant is Dag.

Where does the name Dagur come from?

The name Dagur has Old Norse roots and means 'the day'. The etymology consists of the Old Norse term dagr and its Icelandic and Faroese equivalents. The languages from which the name originates are Faroese, Icelandic, and Nordic.

How do you pronounce Dagur?

The pronunciation of Dagur is two syllables and features a clear, slightly archaic sound structure. The name is pronounced as 'Da-gur' [ˈdaːɡʊr] and begins with a long, open vowel, giving it a calm and wide sound effect. The ending '-gur' adds a slightly rough, closed note, grounding the name. This creates an interesting contrast between openness and solidity. Dagur thus sounds original, present, and powerful, with a slightly edgy, natural sound quality.

Popularity

In Germany, Dagur is a rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th on the list of most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Dagur was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this way. Detailed data is available for the global popularity and rankings of Dagur in various countries.

Famous people

• Dagur Arngrimsson (chess player from Iceland)
• Dagur Kari (film director from France)
• Dagur Sigursson (Icelandic handball player)
• Dagur Sirgudson (current coach of the German men's national handball team)
• Steinar Dagur Adolfsson (footballer from Iceland)