MallowbyNames

Deysy

DAY-zee · Respelling of Daisy, from the flower name, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Peak popularity
2004
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Deysy since 1988

Babies named Deysy per year in U.S. Social Security records.

613191990200020102020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s85
2000s135
2010s11
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Deysy is a modern phonetic respelling of the classic flower name Daisy. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, and saw its peak usage in 2004, though it has never reached widespread popularity. The name remains a rare choice, reflecting a trend of creative spelling variations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its trajectory has been stable since the 2000s, with no states recording particularly high usage.

Deysy is a phonetic respelling of the English name Daisy, which derives from the Old English dægeseage, meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the flower that opens at dawn. The name Daisy has been used as a given name since the 19th century, and Deysy is a modern variant that emerged in the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Day, Dei

Variants: Daisy, Daisey, Daisie, Dacey

Sibling names for Deysy

Names that share Deysy's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Lily, Rosie, Violet, Poppy, Ivy

Brothers: Oliver, Jack, Leo, Henry, Ethan

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Deysy mean?
Deysy is a respelling of Daisy, which means 'day's eye,' referring to the daisy flower that closes its petals at night and opens in the morning.
How popular is the name Deysy?
Deysy has been recorded since 1988, with a peak in 2004, but it remains a rare name with no current rank in the top 1000.
Is Deysy a boy or girl name?
Deysy is almost exclusively used for girls.