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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. Jules61%
  2. Adèle66%
  3. Charlie67%
  4. Eden69%
  5. Léo69%
  6. Rose70%
  7. Ambre72%
  8. Timéo72%
  9. Gabriel72%
  10. Sacha74%

Love potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Eden52%
  2. Sacha54%
  3. Maël55%
  4. Charlie57%
  5. Raphaël58%
  6. Ambre58%
  7. Jules58%
  8. Alix59%
  9. Gabriel60%
  10. Adèle64%

Professional potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Maël45%
  2. Charlie46%
  3. Jules52%
  4. Timéo55%
  5. Sacha56%
  6. Alix56%
  7. Naël57%
  8. Robin57%
  9. Gabin59%
  10. Eden59%

Crush potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Charlie65%
  2. Jules66%
  3. Adèle69%
  4. Gabriel70%
  5. Eden70%
  6. Raphaël71%
  7. Ambre71%
  8. Léo71%
  9. Alix71%
  10. Martin73%
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