Dale
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Origin of the name Dale:
Transferred use of the Irish surname which is from the Gaelic O'Dálaigh (descendant of Dálach). Dálach is derived from dáil (assembly, gathering). Var: Daly.
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I've seen Dale on lots of "trendy" name lists, which I fail to understand. It seems out-dated to me. But apparently it's popular because it's "Green" since it's about valleys or whatever.
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Just that I have a landlord with this name and a brother who has his name spelled Dayle. still pronounced the same though.
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Dale Evans, actress (1912-2001) wife of Roy Rogers
Dale Robertson, actor (1923 - )
Dale Earnhardt, race car driver (1951-2001)
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Global Popularity of the Name Dale
- #220 in Scotland
- #839 in United States
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