Is Damon a boy or girl name?

Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer".
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Is Damon unisex?

What is the meaning of Damon ? Damon is baby unisex name mainly popular in Christian religion and its main origin is Greek.
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Can I name my child Damon?

The name Damon is boy's name of English origin. Damon is a name with a strong, pleasing aura (much like the persona of Matt D.) and extremely positive ancient associations. From the classical myth, Damon and Pythias have become symbols of true friendship, as Damon risked his life to save his friend from execution.
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How rare is the name Damon?

According to the data, Damon is ranked #4,695 in terms of the most common surnames in America. What is this? The Damon surname appeared 7,555 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2.56 would have the surname Damon.
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Is Damon a first name?

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to six newborn babies. Damon became a popular boy's name in the state of District of Columbia in the year 1976. It ranked #37 with 55 babies.
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Damon - Boy Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity



Is the name Damon popular?

The height of Damon's popularity was during the 1970s when it “almost” secured a spot on the Top 100 list of most commonly used boy names. The name appears to be losing steam as we've crossed the threshold into the 21st century. However, in 2010, the name rebounded by jumping up the charts a little more.
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What is a unique boy name?

The following are the trendiest unique names for boys in the United States in 2020:
  • Sebastian. Although still a unique name for boys in the United States, Sebastian has been quite popular in Europe for many centuries. ...
  • Mateo. ...
  • Ezra. ...
  • Elias. ...
  • Silas. ...
  • Waylen. ...
  • Gael. ...
  • Rowan.
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How do you pronounce the name Damon?

The name Damon can pronounced as "DAY-mən" in text or letters. Damon is bay unisex name, main origion is Greek. English meanings of Damon is "To tame" and popular in Christian religion.
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Is Damon an Italian name?

What is the meaning of the name Damon? The name Damon is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means To Tame, Subdue.
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What Damon means?

Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer".
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What is Damon's nickname for Elena?

Pouty (Elena)

Whether she's right or wrong, "pouty" is the perfect way to describe her facial expressions. It's a look that Damon appears to know all too well.
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What kind of name is Damian?

Damian is a historic name that means “to tame” or “subdue.” It is derived from the Greek word “Damianos” which can mean “master,” “overcome,” or “conquer.” The name Damian has also been linked to the Greek goddess of fertility, Damia (also known as Demeter). In Roman mythology, she's known as Ceres.
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What Elena means?

Elena is a popular female given name of Greek origin. The name means "shining light". Nicknames of the name Elena are Lena, Lennie, Ella, Ellie, Nellie or Nena (less common).
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How do I spell Damon?

“Damon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Damon.
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How do you say Damon in German?

Dämon
  1. Dämon, der ~ (QuälgeistTeufelUnholdSatan) teaser, the ~ Noun. tormentor, the ~ Noun. bully, the ~ Noun. terror, the ~ Noun. puck, the ~ Noun.
  2. Dämon, der ~ (SatanTeufel) tormentor, the ~ Noun. teaser, the ~ Noun.
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What is the hottest boy name?

100 Sexy Boy Names and Meanings
  1. Aaron. Aaron is a Hebrew name of unknown meaning. ...
  2. Abel. Abel comes from the Hebrew name Hevel, which means “breath.” ...
  3. Adrian. Adrian is from the Roman name Hadrianus, meaning “from Hadria.” ...
  4. Alan. ...
  5. Aldo. ...
  6. Alexander. ...
  7. Antonio. ...
  8. Aryan.
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What's the rarest girl name?

The rarest girl name is Elora because it is low on the popularity charts, but there are several rare girl names including Hadleigh and Ophelia. Some parents even decide to create a new name based on a place they love, a family member, or one with other cultural significance.
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How old is the name Damon?

The Damon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 158 Damon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Damon's in USA.
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Who is Damien in the Bible?

Family name origins & meanings

St. Damian was an early Christian saint martyred in Cilicia in ad 303 under the emperor Domitian, together with his brother Cosmas. In some accounts the brothers are said to have been doctors, and together they were regarded as the patrons of physicians and apothecaries. A later St.
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Where does Damon come from?

Damon Salvatore was born on June 18, 1839, to Giuseppe and Lillian Salvatore in what would eventually become the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia.
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Why did Elena choose Damon?

Damon doubted her feelings for him when it was discovered she was sired to him, therefore had to please him. After Elena lost her humanity, she taunted Damon, threatening to go back to Stefan since the sire bond was gone. However, after she regained her emotions, she confessed her love for Damon, choosing him.
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