Dare
DAIR
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
128
Peak Year
#12 in 1921
First Recorded
1916
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Old English word 'darr' meaning 'oak tree'. Also associated with the verb 'to dare', implying courage.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Virginia Dare
First English child born in the Americas.
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