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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Day

Top 10

  1. Axelle92%
  2. Amel92%
  3. Safia91%
  4. Sana88%
  5. Mailys87%
  6. Melinda87%
  7. Rania87%
  8. Maïssa87%
  9. Eve87%
  10. Sara86%

Bottom 10

  1. Maiwenn57%
  2. Lili62%
  3. Lylou62%
  4. Violette63%
  5. Lila65%
  6. Emmy65%
  7. Orlane67%
  8. Cassandre67%
  9. Lily67%
  10. Maya69%

Love potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Maiwenn42%
  2. Lila43%
  3. Cassandre46%
  4. Maya46%
  5. Enola50%
  6. Maïa51%
  7. Paloma52%
  8. Violette53%
  9. Tess53%
  10. Lylou55%

Professional potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Lylou42%
  2. Maiwenn42%
  3. Lilia49%
  4. Ninon49%
  5. Maïa49%
  6. Enola49%
  7. Lili50%
  8. Tess50%
  9. Carla51%
  10. Lila54%

Crush potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Lila63%
  2. Violette64%
  3. Maiwenn64%
  4. Orlane65%
  5. Cassandre70%
  6. Lily70%
  7. Anouk71%
  8. Maya71%
  9. Lili72%
  10. Enola72%
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