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Origin: British

Meaning: Day's eye

Daizy is a girl’s name of English origin. It’s a variant spelling of Daisy, the flower name which derives from the Old English word dægeseage, meaning “day’s eye.” This refers to the fact that daisies open when the sun rises and close when evening falls. Daisy is sometimes also used as a nickname for Margaret, as its French form, Marguerite, is the French name for the oxeye daisy. This cheerful name has been borne by many famous fictional characters, including Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. As for Daizy, it’s the name of a character in the childrens' cartoon Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! This fresh, modern spelling gives a new twist to a classic name.