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Day

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 Day

September 26

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

Day is celebrated in France on September 26; the United States on July 20.

The story of the name Day

Day 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, Day is rarely written as such: the Days are Damiens (126,400 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damien page. Day is also a short form of Daisy, Dayana, Dayan.

Frequently asked questions about Day

What does Day mean?

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

When is Day's name day?

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

Is Day 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.

Day'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 Day

Bottom 10

  1. Pierrot51%
  2. Aubert53%
  3. Jean53%
  4. Roland57%
  5. Fredy57%
  6. Max58%
  7. Luc58%
  8. Salvador59%
  9. Jean-Marcel60%
  10. Mario63%

Love potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Pierrot50%
  2. Jack53%
  3. Luc53%
  4. Max54%
  5. Fredy55%
  6. Floreal56%
  7. Salvador58%
  8. Germinal61%
  9. Guy62%
  10. Calogero63%

Professional potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Fredy45%
  2. Jacki46%
  3. Jacky47%
  4. Pierrot49%
  5. Jack51%
  6. Max51%
  7. Noël56%
  8. Jackie56%
  9. Jean-Lou56%
  10. Floreal57%

Crush potential for Day

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