Girl

Danae

duh-NAY

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Greek origin from the mythological mother of Perseus, meaning 'parched' or 'to judge.' Classical mythology name with literary depth and ancient elegance.”

Popularity Over Time

Danae US popularity rank over timeRank 6859 in 1958 to rank 914 in 1991. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#914#3887#685919471960198020002024

Danae is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

2

Nicknames

DanaNaeDee

Style

EtherealGrandLiterary

Famous Bearers

  • Danae from Greek mythology
  • various classical references

Collections

Celestial & Cosmic → Literary Names → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Greek and classically educated cultures

People Also Ask

Greek origin from the mythological mother of Perseus, meaning 'parched' or 'to judge.' Classical mythology name with literary depth and ancient elegance.

Danae is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Danae include Dana, Nae, Dee.

Names that pair beautifully with Danae include Seraphina, Isadora, Cordelia, Orion, Caspian.