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| Pronunciation | /ˈdeɪzi/ DAY-zee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old English |
| Meaning | "day's eye" |
Daisy is a feminine given name. The flower name comes from the Old English word dægeseage, meaning "day's eye".[1] The name Daisy is therefore ultimately derived from this source. Daisy is also a nickname for Margaret because Marguerite, the French version of the latter name, is also a French name for the oxeye daisy.[2][3]
- ^ Daisy. Behind the Name. Retrieved on 2012-05-23.
- ^ Rosenkrantz, Linda, and Satran, Pamela Redmond (2007). Baby Name Bible. St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 978-0-312-35220-2
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 67. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.