Dallas
Meaning of Dallas
Dallas (pronounced DAL-iss) began life as a Scottish place–surname—most likely drawn from the Gaelic dail + fas, “meadow dwelling” or “valley home”—yet it has wandered far beyond the heather-clad Highlands. Today the name straddles continents and cultures with the easy confidence of a seasoned traveler: in the U.S. charts it has hovered around the Top 300 for more than a century, recently greeting about 1,400 newborns a year, and it wears its unisex badge with breezy charm. For many, Dallas evokes wide Texan skies, grid-iron heroics and the glitter of a certain prime-time soap; for others, it hums with that gentle “valley” imagery—lush, sheltering and quietly strong. One can almost picture a little Dallas chasing monsoon puddles in Mumbai or rounding up imaginary cattle on a Bengaluru terrace—proof that a name, like good masala, blends local spice with global flavor. Neither overly rugged nor overly delicate, Dallas offers parents a balanced choice: rooted in history, adventurous at heart, and just whimsical enough to raise an approving eyebrow at the next family gathering.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAL-is (/ˈdælɪs/)
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Notable People Named Dallas
| Dallas Keuchel is an American free agent pitcher who has played for multiple MLB teams, including the Astros and Braves, and in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines. |
| Dallas Goedert is an American NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles who played at South Dakota State and was a second round pick in 2018. |
