Dale

Boy's name

Dale is of English origin and means "valley."

Meaning From the valley
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 149
Peak year 1958

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dale Earnhardt - NASCAR driver, 7-time Cup Series champion.
  • Dale Carnegie - Author of self-help book "How to Win Friends..."
  • Dale Murphy - MLB player, 2-time NL MVP.
  • Dale Steyn - South African cricketer, fast bowler.
  • Dale Hawerchuk - NHL player, Hockey Hall of Famer.
  • Dale Jarrett - NASCAR driver, Daytona 500 winner.
  • Dale Chihuly - Glass artist known for large-scale sculptures.
  • Dale Dye - Actor and military advisor in war films.
  • Dale Watson - Country music singer-songwriter.
  • Dale Brown - Author of military techno-thriller novels.

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