Baby name

STABLE BOY · GREEK VIA FRENCH
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Damien

/DAY · mee · en/


“To tame or subdue”

French form of Damian, from Greek Damianos meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.

dami

gentle

How it ages.

Has a slight gothic edge from popular culture but is fundamentally a strong, timeless name.

The cultural moment.

Consistent in France and Ireland; slightly edgy connotations in English-speaking cultures (The Omen) haven't stopped its use.