Dáithí
Meaningswift, nimble · Irish
Dáithí is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “swift, nimble”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Dáithí
Dáithí is a boy name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “swift, nimble”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Dáithí at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Dáithí
What does the name Dáithí mean?
Dáithí means “swift, nimble” and comes from Irish.
What is the origin of the name Dáithí?
Dáithí is Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Dáithí turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Dáithí a boy or girl name?
Dáithí is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Dáithí?
Dáithí is a Gaelic and Irish boy name meaning “swift, nimble”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.