Damon

Pronunciation: DAY-mən (key)

Origin of the name Damon:

Derived from the Greek Damianos, which is thought to be from damān (to tame). Var: Damon, Daymian, Daymon.

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Damon Albarn, lead singer of band Blur, also bands Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad and The Queen
Damon Wayans, comedian/actor
Matt Damon, actor
Damon Runyon, writer
Damon Lindelof, television writer

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