Daithi
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Daithi
The name Daithi means "swiftness" or "nimbleness," derived from the Old Irish word *dáith* (speed).
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Etymology
The name Daithi means "swiftness" or "nimbleness," derived from the Old Irish word *dáith* (speed). It is primarily used in Irish and Gaelic cultures, notably borne by Daithi, the last pagan High King of Ireland (4th–5th century AD), and is not tied to a specific religion.
Daithi currently ranks #11,226 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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