Male Name
Dacre
ˈdeɪ.kəɹ
ˈdeɪ.kə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
authors
isograms
rare English
surnames
water
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
classic80%
mature65%
formal65%
upper class100%
strong120%
strange140%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Dacre originates from an English surname, which itself was derived from a place name in Cumbria. The place name has Brythonic origins, meaning 'trickling stream'. This name reflects the geographical and natural characteristics of the area from which it originated.
Etymology
Original Form:
Brythonic
Evolution:
From Brythonic to Old English, then to Middle English, and finally to Modern English as a surname and given name.
Source:
Historical linguistics and toponymy studies.
Related Names
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