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Dam

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: he who tames, who masters.
from the Greek 'damao' (to tame, to dominate).

Name day for Dam

September 26

Why this day? Dam is a short form of Damien, and shares its name day.

Dam is celebrated in France, the United States and Argentina on September 26.

The story of the name Dam

Dam is a short form of Damien. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — he who tames, who masters, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Dam is rarely written as such: the Dams are Damiens (126,400 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damien page. Dam is also a short form of Damian, Damon.

Frequently asked questions about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a short form of Damien, which means he who tames, who masters.

When is Dam's name day?

September 26, together with Damien: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dam a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Damien.

Dam's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Thomas95%
  2. Maxence94%
  3. Eva92%
  4. Noah92%
  5. Alex90%
  6. Evan90%
  7. Lisa88%
  8. Célia87%
  9. Lina87%
  10. Margaux86%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola57%
  2. Lilou58%
  3. Zoé59%
  4. Romane62%
  5. Enzo65%
  6. Tristan66%
  7. Valentine67%
  8. Louna67%
  9. Léa69%
  10. Mathis69%

Love potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Océane49%
  2. Lilou50%
  3. Tristan51%
  4. Lola51%
  5. Camille53%
  6. Éloïse56%
  7. Chloé56%
  8. Zoé58%
  9. Emma58%
  10. Romane59%

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lilou45%
  3. Océane47%
  4. Louna48%
  5. Zoé48%
  6. Axel51%
  7. Mathis51%
  8. Théo51%
  9. Noa52%
  10. Dorian52%

Crush potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Maxence96%
  2. Thomas93%
  3. Alicia92%
  4. Lina91%
  5. Célia91%
  6. Eva89%
  7. Lisa88%
  8. Noah87%
  9. Maëlys86%
  10. Océane86%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola64%
  2. Zoé64%
  3. Mathias65%
  4. Romane65%
  5. Tristan67%
  6. Lilou70%
  7. William70%
  8. Éloïse73%
  9. Louna75%
  10. Théo75%
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