What does Dagger mean?
Dagger means “Poor”. It is a boy name of Word name origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Word name – see more Word name names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #2507 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Dagger has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Dagger with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): D=4 + A=1 + G=7 + G=7 + E=5 + R=18 = 42. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 4 + 2 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Dagger has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
CancerOnly the first letter counts (D). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Dagger
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Dagger. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Dagger
Partner names that match Dagger by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Dagger + Sister = Dagter · Dagger + Glimmer = Dagmer · Dagger + Feather = Dagher · Dagger + Ikesha = Dagsha
Sibling names for Dagger
Names that sit well next to Dagger: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Dagger
If Dagger is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Dagger mean?
Dagger means “Poor” and is of Word name origin.
What is the origin of Dagger?
In our collection Dagger is listed as a name of Word name origin.
Is Dagger a boy or a girl name?
Dagger is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Dagger?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Dagger is 6, with the star sign Cancer. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Dagger?
Dagger has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Dagger?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Dagger include Da, Dag, Dagg, Dagge, Ger, Dagy.