Dacre

The masculine first name Dacre has its roots in northern England's Cumbria and refers to a local river. Its direct translation means 'the trickling stream' or 'the dripping brook.'

What does the name Dacre mean?

Dacre is a masculine name that originates from northern England's Cumbria and refers to the local river. Translated, it means 'the trickling stream' or 'the dripping brook.' The origins may lie in the Old English term dagr, which means 'tear' or 'drop.'

Where does the name Dacre come from?

The name Dacre has an Old English origin and carries the meaning 'the trickling stream.' It is composed of the Old English word dagr for 'tear' or 'drop.' The language is English.

How do you pronounce Dacre?

The pronunciation of Dacre is two syllables and sounds calm and slightly elongated. It is typically pronounced as 'Day-ker' [ˈdeɪkə], starting with a diphthong that gives the name an open and gentle introduction. The ending '-cre' softly trails off, providing a harmonious conclusion without ending abruptly. This creates a flowing overall impression. Dacre thus conveys a calm and elegant sound - soft, balanced, and with a modern, subtle auditory effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Dacre is a rather rare first name. It has never been recorded in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2024, ranking 2,955th in the Canadian name charts. In the last ten years, Dacre has been used as a first name there fewer than ten times, placing it 4,480th in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, it ranks 6,188th in Canada.

Famous people

• Dacre Montgomery (Australian actor)
• Dacre Stoker (American author)