Girl name · English
Daisy
“day's eye, daisy flower”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Daisy.
Explore Daisy further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Daisy — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Daisy is Old English — dæges ēage, "day's eye" — the flower that opens with the sun and closes at dusk. It began as a Victorian pet form of Margaret (French marguerite = daisy) and became its own sunny self.
Fitzgerald's Daisy Buchanan gave it champagne shimmer; the name holds 117th place in 2024, climbing with the flower-name revival.
The name is morning in two syllables — impossible to say gloomily. It pairs well with grounded middles (Daisy Margaret, Daisy Wren). On our vibe map it is Nature-Inspired with Whimsical petals and a Soft & Dreamy center.
More English names
Daisy sits in our English set — these share its roots.
All English names →Daisy — common questions
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is traditionally a girl name of English origin. It ranked #75 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy means “day's eye, daisy flower” of English origin. Daisy is Old English — dæges ēage, "day's eye" — the flower that opens with the sun and closes at dusk. It began as a Victorian pet form of Margaret (French marguerite = daisy) and became its own sunny self.
Where does the name Daisy come from?
Daisy is English in origin. Fitzgerald's Daisy Buchanan gave it champagne shimmer; the name holds 117th place in 2024, climbing with the flower-name revival.
What are common nicknames for Daisy?
Dais and Dee — the short-forms parents most often use for Daisy.
How popular is Daisy?
Daisy ranked #75 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Daisy you might want for the nursery.