Dahl

German, Scandinavian

"valley"

Dahl Origin and Meaning

The name Dahl is a boy's name meaning "valley".

Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading the way for this gender neutral option. Dahl was used on a character in the book The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim.