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Dare 1
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. dehr  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsDear, Deare, Deares, Deer, Deere

Meaning & History

This interesting surname has two possible derivations. Firstly, it may derive from the Olde English pre-7th Century personal name "Deora", Middle English "Dere", which is in part a short form of various compound names with the first element "deor", dear, and in part a byname meaning "Beloved". However, in some instances, it may have originated from the Olde English "deor", Middle English "dere", a wild animal, deer, which was perhaps used as a nickname for someone who bore a fancied resemblance to a wild animal, or one who was swift or timid.
Added 1/19/2020 by ectosucc
Edited 3/30/2020 by Mike C

Dare 2
not set
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. DahRay  [key]

Meaning & History

Not available.
Added 6/19/2023 by anonymous