Dailly

Dailly is a Scottish surname of probable locational origin, deriving from the village of Dailly in Ayrshire, Scotland. The etymology of the name is believed to come from the Gaelic elements "dail", meaning 'a meadow' or 'a plain', and "leac", meaning 'a flat stone' or 'a flagstone'.

The surname Dailly is most commonly found in the Ayrshire region of Scotland, where the village of Dailly is located. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Dailly have dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with some migrating to other regions such as England, Canada, Australia, and the United States.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dailly include Scottish footballer Christian Dailly, known for his successful career playing for clubs such as Dundee United, Derby County, and West Ham United, as well as representing the Scottish national team.

The surname Dailly may be found with variations in spelling, including Dalley, Daille, Daley, and Daly.

In conclusion, the surname Dailly has its roots in the village of Dailly in Ayrshire, Scotland, with bearers of the name having spread to various parts of the world.

There are approximately 600 people named Dailly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dailly.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Hugh
  • James
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Steven
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Carol
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Judith
  • Margaret
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Sandra

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