Daisy-Mae
Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Daisy-Mae: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2020.
The name Daisy-Mae is a modern hyphenated compound, blending two English favourites. Daisy derives from Old English dægeseage, meaning "day's eye," a poetic reference to the flower that opens with the sun. Mae is a variant of May, either from the month of May or as a short form of Mary, ultimately from Hebrew "bitter" or "beloved." The combination rose to popularity in mid-20th-century Scotland, partly inspired by the character Daisy Mae Scragg from the comic strip Li'l Abner—a sweet-natured Southern belle. Though no specific place bears the name, both elements have strong floral and seasonal associations. Daisy-Mae reflects a charming Scottish trend for double-barrelled names, pairing nature with tradition for a cheerful, homespun feel.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20204 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 18since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y