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Daisy

Girl name · 2,714 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Daisy: 2,714 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 134 births in 2022.

Daisy comes from the Old English *dægesege*, meaning “day’s eye,” a reference to the flower’s habit of opening at dawn and closing at dusk. The name gained popularity in the Victorian era alongside other floral choices and remains a cheerful, enduring favourite. Among famous bearers, Daisy Buchanan is the tragic heroine of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s *The Great Gatsby*, while actress Daisy Ridley brought Rey to life in the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy. Places named after the flower include Daisy Hill in Queensland, Australia, but the name is far more common as a given name than a location. A notable variant is the Scottish Gaelic *Neòinean*, which also means “daisy,” and the name has a fresh, sunny association that appeals to parents seeking something both classic and bright.