Find out how popular the first name Deily has been for the last 6 years (from 2019 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deily by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Deily is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deily.

The history of the first name Deily

The given name Deily is an ancient name with its roots in the Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "dei", meaning "divine" or "heavenly". It was a common practice among the Etruscans to give their children names that reflected their belief in the divine and the supernatural.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deily can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 6th century BCE, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent nobleman. This suggests that the name was in use among the Etruscan elite during this period.

As the Etruscan civilization declined and was eventually assimilated into the Roman Empire, the name Deily likely spread to other regions of the Mediterranean. It is possible that the name was adopted by early Christian communities, as the meaning "divine" would have resonated with their religious beliefs.

In the Middle Ages, the name appears to have been particularly popular in certain regions of Europe, such as Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Deily de Montfort, a 13th-century French noblewoman who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade.

During the Renaissance, the name Deily experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among humanist scholars and artists who were drawn to its classical roots. One famous bearer of the name from this time was Deily Buffalmacco, an Italian painter and artist who was a member of the Florentine School in the early 14th century.

In the 17th century, the name Deily was carried to the Americas by European settlers, where it continued to be used, albeit less frequently than in its regions of origin. One notable American with this name was Deily Hartshorne, a Quaker settler who was among the founders of the town of Plainfield, New Jersey in the late 17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the name Deily became increasingly rare, though it continued to be used sporadically across various regions of the world. One 19th-century figure of note was Deily Raverat, a French-born British artist and writer who was part of the Bloomsbury Group in the early 20th century.

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