The baby name Dagmar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable).
The baby name Dagmar is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdɑːɡmɑr/ (Scandinavian), /ˈdæɡmɑr/ (English) — respelling: DAG-mar (stress on first syllable).
Dagmar is German, Norse in Origin.
Dagmar is a Scandinavian feminine given name with roots in Old Norse, combining dagr “day” and mær “maiden,” often interpreted as “day’s maiden,” “bright maiden,” or “maid of the day.” The elements tie it to themes of light and daylight, and the name travelled across the Nordic world into Germanic and Slavic languages through medieval and later cultural exchange.
Usage blossomed in Denmark thanks to Queen Dagmar (c. 1186–1212), wife of King Valdemar II, which cemented the name in Danish lore and encouraged its passage between Denmark, Bohemia, and Germany. It enjoyed popularity during 19th‑century Romantic revivals and remains familiar in Scandinavia, Germany, and the Czech lands. Variants and cognates include Old Norse Dagmær, Polish and Slovak Dagmara, and Hungarian Dagmár; related “day” names are Dagny and Dagrun. Common diminutives are Dáša (Czech), Dagi (German), Daga (Polish), and Mara. Overall, Dagmar blends Nordic heritage with an elegant sound.
| Dagmar Rom Dagmar Rom was an Austrian alpine ski racer best known for winning two gold medals at the 1950 World Championships in Aspen. Just 21 years old at the time, she took first place in both the slalom and giant slalom events. | Dagmar Manzel Dagmar Manzel is a German actress best known for her work in film and television. Born on 1 September 1958, she has appeared in more than 80 films and TV productions since 1979. | Dagmar Havlová Dagmar Havlová is best known as a Czech actress and former First Lady of the Czech Republic. She has appeared in more than 50 films and made hundreds of television appearances over her career. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #35 | 3 | 1,051 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #36 | 3,572 | 5,378 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #41 | 3,738 | 8,334 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| Iceland | Girls | 0 | #48 | 15 | 132 |
| PR | 0 | #54 | 2 | 1,497 | |
| CZ | 0 | #77 | 209 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #86 | 225 | 4,221 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #91 | 951 | 1,885 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #95 | 4,425 | 4,949 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #122 | 4 | 3,755 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #125 | 14 | 1,888 |
| PA | 0 | #135 | 4 | 3,797 | |
| Norway | Girls | 1998 | #136 | 4 | 534 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #151 | 3 | 3,773 |
| Austria | 0 | #159 | 55 | 850 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #161 | 7 | 3,171 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #170 | 8 | 2,769 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #175 | 5 | 1,568 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #187 | 4 | 4,850 |
| Belgium | Girls | 2001 | #193 | 20 | 420 |
| DK | 0 | #199 | 8 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #215 | 10 | 7,146 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| Germany | 0 | #218 | 267 | 2,542 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #243 | 7 | 6,293 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #245 | 5 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #268 | 49 | 7,429 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #277 | 13 | 3,687 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 12 | 6,530 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #334 | 7 | 6,459 |
| BR | 0 | #336 | 10 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| NL | 0 | #347 | 45 | 2,481 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #362 | 3 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| France | Girls | 1992 | #371 | 3 | 2,080 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #377 | 15 | 1,368 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #453 | 29 | 9,861 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #473 | 598 | 5,933 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #500 | 6 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #537 | 16 | 10,162 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #598 | 14 | 9,488 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #690 | 49 | 3,895 |
| IT | 0 | #692 | 23 | 4,183 | |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #708 | 239 | 12,708 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #718 | 34 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #842 | 10 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #918 | 26 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #919 | 65 | 5,561 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 5,873 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,120 | 22 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,144 | 9 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,163 | 21 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,200 | 247 | 9,415 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,247 | 8 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Dagmar is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:
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