280 Baby Names Meaning 'Day'

Brighten up your child’s life with a sunlit name.

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Every sunrise brings in a new day filled with hope and enthusiasm. Baby names that mean ‘day’ are prevalent in many cultures as they are associated with positive attributes like renewed hope and new beginnings. Parents select these names for their children hoping to encourage them to have an optimistic outlook in life. One such bright name is the Old Norse name Dagny meaning ‘new day.’ This feminine name evokes a sense of renewal and opportunity. Another interesting example is the feminine name Hemera, which means ‘day’ in Greek. According to Greek mythology, Hemera was the goddess of daytime. The Japanese Hina means ‘sun’ and is mostly associated with ‘day,’ evoking a sense of hope for the future. The Korean name Il-Seong meaning ‘successful day,’ is a reminder of a child's ability to overcome challenges. The Old Norse name Dag meaning ‘day’ will be a great choice for a boy as it will act as a reminder to maintain a positive outlook on life. But if you are looking for an extremely distinctive name then the Egyptian Ra should fit the bill. It is the name of the Egyptian sun god and means ‘day.’ The list of beautiful day-related names does not end here. Explore more such interesting names below to find the ideal name for your shining star.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Natalia	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
Daisy	Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Journi	Girl	Of the day; Defined course of traveling
Jovie	Girl	Joyful; Merry; Cheerful; God is gracious; Day of Jupiter
Natasha	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Nataly	Girl	Christmas day; Birth of the lord
Nathalia	Girl	Birthday; Christmas day; Birthday of the Lord
Jurnee	Girl	Of the day
Nathaly	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Nathalie	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day

Roxanne	Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Journei	Unisex	Of the day
Journie	Unisex	Of the day
Journey	Boy	A long trip; Day
Natalee	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Aahan	Boy	Day; First ray of light
Naliyah	Girl	Christmas day
Roxanna	Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Natali	Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Diem	Girl	Famous people; Day

Deisy	Girl	Day eye; A type of flower
Dia	Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Nalia	Girl	Christmas Day; Queen; Attainer
Roxie	Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Shining; Dawn; Star; Dawn of the day
Deckard	Unisex	Roofer; Day strong
Nalayah	Unisex	Christmas Day
Acre	Unisex	The amount of land a yoke of oxen can plow in a day; Field
Yajaira	Boy	Precious; Beloved; Dignified; Princess; Jewel; Clear as day
Nataleigh	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Layal	Girl	Dark hours of the day; Night

Dagny	Girl	New day
Ahan	Boy	Day; Dawn
Nataliya	Girl	Christmas day
Natalina	Girl	Christmas Day; Birthday
Ahna	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day
Daysi	Girl	Name of a flower; Day eye
Natalyn	Girl	Christmas day; I am born; Native; Lake
Daisey	Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Damar	Unisex	Resin; Sap; Light; Lamp; Glory of the day
Daizy	Girl	Day's eye

Journee	Boy	Travel; Day
Tuesday	Unisex	Day of the week named after the Norse God of war, Tyr
Bibi	Girl	The exalted one; Help; Bean; Wife; Voyager; Hostess; Day; Rain
Dagoberto	Boy	One born on a bright day
Degan	Unisex	Day; Free man; Warrior; Someone in the service of a dean; A person from city of Ghent (Gand) in Belgium
Pasquale	Boy	Relating to Easter; Born on Passover day
Ra	Boy	Sun; Day
Dezi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Daisy; Day's eye
Daisie	Girl	Day's eye
Holiday	Girl	Holy day; Off day; Religious festival

Natalio	Boy	Born on Christmas day; Christmas day; Of or related to birth; Gift of God or God's gift
Nadal	Boy	Christmas; Christmas day; Day of the Lord
Xuan	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Beautiful jade; Deep black; Day lily
Nyima	Unisex	Sun; Day
Natalyah	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Sayani	Girl	Eleventh day of the waxing moon; Lord Vishnu's sleep
Daisee	Girl	Day's eye
Tosh	Boy	Stone; Christmas Day
Paschal	Boy	One who is born on the day of Easter
Tash	Unisex	Stone; Christmas day

Nahlia	Girl	Christmas day; Gift
Ahni	Unisex	Day; Awe or fear for the edge of the sword
Nalea	Unisex	Christmas day
Dinesh	Boy	God of the day; Another name for the sun God
Safwaan	Girl	Stone; Rock; Bright and clear day; Pure; Clean
Taber	Boy	Drummer; Bright day
Nat	Boy	He gave; God has given; Christmas day
Anatalia	Girl	A beautiful and warm sunrise; Christmas day; Warm; Grace; Dew from God
Ardit	Boy	A golden day
Daja	Girl	Day

Naliya	Unisex	Christmas day
Dago	Unisex	Bright day; Good
Dejour	Unisex	Of the day
Latasha	Girl	Christmas day
Jemuel	Boy	Day of God
Natalija	Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Morning	Girl	Beginning of the day; to flicker
Yahira	Boy	Universal; Day; Sun; Lightweight fabric
Natale	Boy	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Natas	Boy	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day

Sabbath	Unisex	Day of rest; Saturday
Sundae	Unisex	Sun day
Nastasha	Unisex	Christmas day
Natascha	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Holliday	Girl	Holy day; Religious festival
Natasa	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Nathalee	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Natasja	Girl	The day of entrance to the world
Natacha	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Trinesha	Girl	Flower opening on the third day

Dagmar	Girl	Day maid; Powerful; Day; Maiden
Daisi	Girl	Day's eye
Tosha	Girl	Christmas Day; Flower
Nataline	Girl	Born on Christmas day
Daysia	Girl	Eye of the day; Already seen
Natosha	Girl	Refers to the day of entrance to this world
Easter	Girl	Day of Resurrection of Christ; Pagan goddess of fertility
Antalya	Unisex	Break of day
Ardita	Girl	The one who is bold; A golden day
Natividad	Girl	Child born on Christmas day; Nativity; Birthday

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Parents love baby names that mean ‘day’ because of their positive connotations. Each new day brings innumerable dreams and opportunities that can lead one to a happy life. This makes day-related names symbols of hope and fresh beginnings. By choosing these names, parents wish to offer their children a bright and promising future. They hope that a name inspired by the concept of a new day will encourage them to always maintain a positive outlook in life and not feel overwhelmed by challenges in life. It serves as a reminder that every dark night ends with the promise of a bright new day ahead.

Infographic: Attractive Baby Names Meaning 'Day'

Baby Names Meaning 'Day' are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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