Origin, Meaning, And History Of Dallas
Dallas is a versatile unisex name inspired by elements of nature, and evokes a sense of calm. It has Scottish-Gaelic roots where it is a habitational name derived from the Gaelic terms ‘dail,’ meaning ‘meadow,’ and ‘fas’, which means ‘dwelling.’ The name is also inspired by Welsh terms ‘dol’ and ‘gwas’ that refer to ‘abode in the meadows.’ In Irish, it was most likely used as an occupational name as it means ‘skilled.’ Its alternative meaning is ‘valley of water.’
Dallas is also a surname used in Europe and the US and means ‘valley house’ in Old English.
Even cities and structures across the globe and beyond are given this name. Dallas is a city in the state of Texas known for its transportation facilities. This name is perfect for those who seek a cowboy name for their little one. It is also the name of a village in Moray, Scotland. Dallas is a suburb in Melbourne, Australia.
An asteroid, which orbits the sun between the planets Mars and Jupiter, is named ‘8084 Dallas.’ Dallas has numerous variants such as Dallus, Dalles, Dallys, Dalys, and Dalieass. The Italian variant ‘Dellis’ refers to ‘pleasure’ while the Welsh name Dylliis means ‘true’ and ‘reliable.’
In fiction, the name was used for many memorable characters in books, movies, television series, and video games.Dallas McLurein Gone with the Wind andDallas “Dally” Winstonin The Outsiders are some noteworthy mentions in literature. The Japanese animeBaccano!has a character namedDallas Genoard.Sony’sPayday: The Heistalso has a fictional character named Dallas. TV seriesDegrassiandAustin & Allyalso include a character of this name. The TV show namedDallas通过80年代在美国很受欢迎。名字是typically chosen by parents belonging to the Christian faith.
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Medium length and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Dallas?
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Listen to the sound of the name Dallas in English.
Famous People With The Name Dallas
- Dallas PageAmerican wrestler, popularly known by the ring name Diamond Dallas Page
- Dallas Dean ClarkFormer American football player who played in NFL
- Robert Dallas CampbellBritish television presenter known for ‘The Gadget Show’ and ‘Bang Goes the Theory’
- Dallas FrazierAmerican musician, known for his hit song ‘Alley Oop’
- Dallas Crutcher LongFormer American athlete, who set multiple world records in short-put
Dallas On The Popularity Chart
The name has had a bumpy ride on the popularity chart with its share of highs and lows. Its popularity showed a rise in certain decades and it fell out of favor in others.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name saw a steady rise throughout the 90s but then dipped in the 2000s. It peaked in 2015, with 1,417 babies per million sharing the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In the last four decades, the name held the best rank at 12,447 in 1983. Since then it has only dropped in ranking. Check out the graph for better insight.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Dallas
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Popular Sibling Names For Dallas
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Boy Sibling Names For Dallas
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Dalas
Dallace
Dalston
Delos
Dielis
Diliso
Doughlas
Taliesin
Talus
Taulas
Girl Sibling Names For Dallas
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Daleyza
Dalis
Dallis
Dallys
Delice
Delicia
Delisa
Delissa
Deliz
Deliza
Other Popular Names Beginning With D
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Names With Similar Meaning As Dallas
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How To Communicate The Name Dallas In Other Languages
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常见问题
1. What is the meaning of the name Dallas?
The name Dallas means ‘dwelling.’
2. What is the origin of the name Dallas?
Dallas has a Celtic and Scottish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Dallas?
Dallas is pronounced as dal-las.
4. How common of a name is Dallas?
The gender-neutral name Dallas is a common name amongst boys, as 1346 baby boys shared the name in 2022. It is also a fairly common female name. According to the SSA, 454 baby girls shared the name in the same year (1).
5. What percentage of Dallas is female?
According to the data provided by the SSA in the year 2022, the name was given to 454 baby girls, which accounts for 0.025 percent of the total female births in the US during the year (1).
References:
- Baby names.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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