Danae
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 6 babies have been named Danae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,148 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,148
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Also a Girl Name
Danae is also used as a girl name, ranked #1362.
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Old Norse origin
"eagle of Thor"
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English origin
"One who helps or assists"
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Armenian origin
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About the Name Danae
Danae is a boy name .
Is Danae a boy or girl name? Danae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,148 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,362. Danae is more commonly used as a girl name.
Danae is currently ranked #19,148 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danae include Dan, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Danae include Dana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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