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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. Tanya96%
  2. Leona95%
  3. Ashley95%
  4. Selin94%
  5. Auriane94%
  6. Kheira93%
  7. Ivana92%
  8. Dana92%
  9. Manelle91%
  10. Eda90%

Love potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Sélène42%
  3. Siloé43%
  4. Sherazade48%
  5. Lilas48%
  6. Prune49%
  7. Bleuenn49%
  8. Isis49%
  9. Danae49%
  10. Leelou50%

Professional potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Loona42%
  2. Prune42%
  3. Cali45%
  4. Lesly46%
  5. Lilly48%
  6. Leelou49%
  7. Marie-Lou49%
  8. Emmie49%
  9. Maelie49%
  10. Taina49%

Crush potential for Day

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen47%
  2. Ruth52%
  3. Sélène56%
  4. Bleuenn60%
  5. Siloé60%
  6. Malou61%
  7. Isis61%
  8. Prune61%
  9. Ombeline61%
  10. Danae62%
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