The nameDagmar
Dagmar is a Danish name of a beloved medieval queen.
- Girl's name
- Danish
Meaning
Dagmar is often linked to the Old Norse dagr, "day", and mar, "maiden", or to a Slavic name.
Origin
Danish.
History
Queen Dagmar of Denmark, of Bohemian birth, is remembered in many Danish ballads. In the United States the name reached 626th place in 1895.
Popularity of the name Dagmar
Dagmar in the United States
Dagmar was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 273 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Dagmar. Its rise began around 1883, and it peaked in 1915. Half of all babies named Dagmar in the United States were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dagmar mean?
Dagmar is often linked to the Old Norse dagr, "day", and mar, "maiden", or to a Slavic name.
What is the origin of the name Dagmar?
Danish.
Is Dagmar a girl's or a boy's name?
Dagmar is a girl's name.