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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

Top 10

  1. Diane95%
  2. Aliya93%
  3. Aicha92%
  4. Louisa90%
  5. Nora88%
  6. Dina88%
  7. Judith88%
  8. Aminata88%
  9. Livia87%
  10. Roxane86%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna60%
  2. Céleste60%
  3. Constance62%
  4. Cléo64%
  5. Joy65%
  6. Maryam67%
  7. Mariam67%
  8. Zélie68%
  9. Ana69%
  10. Iris69%

Love potential for Day

Top 10

  1. Aminata83%
  2. Louisa82%
  3. Amina80%
  4. Emilia80%
  5. Aicha79%
  6. Fatoumata79%
  7. Lucy78%
  8. Amira77%
  9. Asma77%
  10. Nora77%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Iris46%
  3. Céleste47%
  4. Diana49%
  5. Inaya51%
  6. Lyna53%
  7. Lya54%
  8. Thaïs54%
  9. Cléo55%
  10. Garance56%

Professional potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Olympe42%
  2. Luna43%
  3. Lya49%
  4. Diana50%
  5. Mya52%
  6. Roxane52%
  7. Joy52%
  8. Mia52%
  9. Céleste54%
  10. Cléo55%

Crush potential for Day

Top 10

  1. Aminata94%
  2. Amira92%
  3. Aicha91%
  4. Aliya91%
  5. Lucy91%
  6. Roxane89%
  7. Alya89%
  8. Livia89%
  9. Naomi89%
  10. Emilia88%
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