Dale
Meaning of Dale
Originating from Old English, the name Dale means "valley" or "dwelling in the valley." It is commonly used as a masculine given name. The pronunciation of Dale is /deɪl/, which is pronounced like "dayl." A variation of this name is Dael. Dale has been a popular choice for baby boys in the United States for many years, with its peak popularity occurring in the 1960s and 1970s. Although its usage has declined since then, it remains a classic and timeless name that exudes strength and simplicity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dayl (/deɪl/)
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Notable People Named Dale
| Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr. is an American stock car racing driver who competes occasionally in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and is the son of 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt. |
| Ralph Dale Earnhardt, also known as "the Intimidator" and "the Man in Black," was a legendary American NASCAR driver and team owner, widely considered one of the greatest in the sport's history. |
| Dale Chihuly is a renowned American glass artist and entrepreneur, recognized for his contributions to the field of blown glass and large-scale sculpture. |
| Dale Bryan Murphy is a former professional baseball player known for his successful 18-year career in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Atlanta Braves, where he won multiple awards and accolades. |
| Dale Christopher Stephens is a retired English professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder. |
| Dale Carnegie was an influential American writer and lecturer known for his bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People, as well as his work in self-improvement and public speaking. |
| Dale Frederick Bailey, also known as Dale Bailey, is an American author known for his speculative fiction work in science fiction, fantasy, and horror since 1993. |
| Dale Anthony Berra is a former Major League Baseball player and the son of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. |
| Dale Crover is an American rock musician known for his work as the drummer for Melvins and his collaborations with other bands like Nirvana and Fantômas. |
| John Dale Hodges was a Canadian municipal-level politician in Calgary, Alberta, who served as Calgary City Council Ward 1 Alderman for thirty years and had a park named after him in recognition of his contributions to the city. |
| Dale Davis - Elliott Lydell "Dale" Davis is a retired American professional basketball player known for his career as a center and power forward. |
| Dale Norman Campbell-Savours, Baron Campbell-Savours, is a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Workington from 1979 to 2001 and currently sits in the House of Lords. |
| Alney Dale Danks Jr. was an American attorney and the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi from 1977 to 1989. |
| Dale Lindsey Whittington was an American racing driver from Farmington, New Mexico, known for his racing career and family legacy in the sport. |
| Dale Spender was an Australian feminist scholar, writer, and co-founder of Pandora Press, known for her significant contributions to the recovery of women writers and feminist activism. |
