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Dagmar

Gender: Feminine
Language: Swedish, Norwegian, etc.
Etymology:
Dagmar is a Scandinavian name meaning “Day Maiden” or “Bright Day,” or “Dane’s Joy.”

History:
Dagmar is the name of a legendary queen of Denmark.
It was brought to the United States by 19th century Scandinavian immigrants, but never took root.


Pronunciation: dag-marr, dow-mer

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Dagmar Schleswig-Holstein (Maria Feodorovna) (1847-1928)
Wife of Tsar Alexander III and mother of Tsar Nicholas II.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.002 % named Dagmar

Popularity of Dagmar:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 809th most popular.
1910-2000: N/A