Daisy

Daisy is a feminine name that has its origins in English. Translated into German, it stands for 'the daisy,' 'the day's eye,' and metaphorically also for 'the longed-for' or 'the desired one.'

What does the name Daisy mean?

The name Daisy, borrowed from English, means 'the daisy' or 'the day's eye' and is also interpreted as 'the longed-for' or 'the desired one.' In Old English, it is understood as 'the eye of the day.' The origins of the name can be found in the English word daisy for 'daisy' as well as in the Old English expression dæges eage, which means 'day's eye.' In England, Daisy was used as a pet form of Margaret towards the end of the 19th century. It is important to note that Daisy is not considered a short form of Desiree (Desi).

Where does the name Daisy come from?

Daisy is a feminine name that originates from Old English and carries the meaning 'the daisy.'

How do you pronounce Daisy?

The pronunciation of the name Daisy is two syllables and lively. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Dei-sy' [ˈdeɪzi]. The diphthong 'ei' gives the name movement and lightness. The voiced 'S' contributes to a friendly dynamic in the sound, while the bright 'I' at the end radiates openness. Overall, Daisy conveys a modern, playful, and feminine impression that sounds light.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Daisy enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021 at rank 1,142. In the last ten years, Daisy has been chosen as a first name about 210 times, which places it 1,541st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,754th.

Nicknames & pet names

Da Isy / Dais / Dassi / Dassy / Dayday / Daze / Dazz / Didi / Dissi / Isy / Sissy

Famous people

• Crazy Daisy (children's toy for summer)
• Daisy (dog) (female dog and constant companion of Rudolph Moshammer)
• Daisy Aitkens (English actress)
• Daisy Ashford (writer from Great Britain)
• Daisy Bates (1863–1951, Irish-Australian journalist)
• Daisy Betts (Australian actress)
• Daisy Campbell (British actress)
• Daisy Cleverley (German footballer)
• Daisy Cordell (British actress)
• Daisy d'Ora (*1913) Miss Germany, German actress
• Daisy Dern (musician from South Africa)
• Daisy Donovan (American actress)
• Daisy Duck (cartoon character)
• Daisy Duke (character from the series 'The Dukes of Hazzard')
• Daisy Hasam (writer)
• Daisy Irani (Indian actress)
• Daisy Jopling (British musician)
• Daisy Kennedy (Australian musician)
• Daisy Lang (Bulgarian boxer)
• Daisy Leura Nakamarra (artist from Australia)