Dahl
DAHL
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
147
Peak Year
#15 in 1940
First Recorded
1922
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian surname meaning 'valley'. It gained popularity as a first name due to the famous author Roald Dahl.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Roald Dahl
Famous British novelist, short story writer, poet.
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