Dai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dai Name at a Glance

Name	Dai
Meaning	Shines. A Welsh diminutive of David, meaning beloved or friend..
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dai means “Shines. A Welsh diminutive of David, meaning beloved or friend”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dai Name Origin

Our database records Dai under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dai is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dai

When considering Dai for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.