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Dale

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
A valley
Pronunciation
DAYL
Origin
English

From Old English 'dæl' meaning a valley.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DayleEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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