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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

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  1. Jean47%
  2. Berthe47%
  3. Gaston49%
  4. Luc50%
  5. Andrée51%
  6. Agnès51%
  7. Roland51%
  8. Raymonde51%
  9. Germaine51%
  10. Germain52%
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