Dale (given name)

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Dale is a unisex given name of English origin.

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Dale
Pronunciation /ˈdl/
Gender Unisex
Language(s) English
Origin
Language(s) English
Word/nameFrom an English surname
Meaning"dale" or "valley"
Region of origin England
Other names
Variant form(s) Dayle
Related names Dallas, Dell
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Men with the name

Women with the name

Fictional characters

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References

  1. Campbell, Mike. "Dale". behindthename.com. Behind the Name. Retrieved 25 December 2024.