Dagmar
Meaning of Dagmar
Dagmar is a charming and unique name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "day maid" or "maid of the day." This name has a strong and regal history, being the name of several queens in Denmark and Sweden. In addition to its royal associations, Dagmar carries a sense of strength and resilience. It is a name that exudes grace and elegance, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet classic name for their daughter. The name Dagmar has also made appearances in literature and film, adding to its timeless appeal. In Illinois, this name has seen moderate use over the years, showing that it maintains a level of popularity while remaining delightfully uncommon. With its beautiful sound and rich heritage, Dagmar is a wonderful choice for any baby girl.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as DAHG-mahr (/ˈdaːɡmaʁ/)
Danish
- Pronunced as DAHG-mahr (/ˈdɑgmaʁ/)
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Notable People Named Dagmar
| Dagmar Reichardt is a prominent German scholar specializing in transcultural studies. |
| Dagmar Krause is a renowned German singer recognized for her distinctive voice and work with avant-rock groups like Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, and Art Bears, as well as her interpretations of songs by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill, and Hanns Eisler. |
| Virginia Ruth "Jennie" Lewis, also known as Dagmar, was a prominent American actress, model, and television personality in the 1950s, gaining widespread attention as one of the first major female stars of television. |
| Dagmar of Bohemia, the first spouse of King Valdemar II of Denmark, was the daughter of King Ottokar I of Bohemia and Adelaide of Meissen. |
| Dagmar Herzog is a Distinguished Professor of History at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. |
| Dagmar Winter is a bishop in the Church of England, currently serving as Bishop of Huntingdon in the Diocese of Ely since 2019. |
| Dagmar Freuchen-Gale was a Danish illustrator, writer, and editor. |
| Dagmar Schäfer is a German sinologist and historian of science, serving as director of Department III at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, and holding various professorial positions in Germany and China. |
| Dagmar Olrik was a renowned Danish painter and tapestry artist known for her intricate weaving and tapestry work, including the decoration of a room in Copenhagen's City Hall with tapestries based on Nordic mythology. |
| Dagmar Berghoff is a German radio and television presenter who gained fame as a newsreader for ARD after starting her career as an actress. |
| Dagmar Havlová is a Czech actress known for her marriage to former Czech President Václav Havel and has one daughter from a previous marriage. |
| Dagmar Kolesárová is a Slovak beauty pageant titleholder who represented her country in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant. |
| Dagmar Melzer is a retired East German high jumper. |
| Dagmar Schellenberger is a renowned German operatic soprano known for her extensive repertoire, including a critically acclaimed performance as Blanche in the La Scala production of Francis Poulenc's opera Dialogues des Carmélites. |
| Dagmar Bremer is a German female former field hockey player who competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. |
