Dagger
Pronunciation: [ d-AG-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dagger first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 41 babies have been named Dagger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dagger is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,507 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,507
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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"from the clay valley"
#24,645 in US
Hebrew via Latin via Welsh origin
"God is gracious"
#24,478 in US
Sanskrit origin
"longevity, vital force"
#24,371 in US
Middle English origin
"one who listens intently, listener"
#24,608 in US
Old German origin
"noble, nobility"
#24,457 in US
Old English origin
"God ruler; one who rules with divine ..."
#24,336 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"little fire"
#24,318 in US
Amharic origin
"anointed one; messenger of God"
#24,452 in US
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About the Name Dagger
Dagger is a boy name .
Dagger is currently ranked #24,507 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dagger include Dag, Day, Dagie, and Daggie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis