Degas
surname of painter Edgar Degas
GenderBoyOriginFrench surnameSay itday-GAHPopularityUncommon
Pronounced day-GAH
About the name Degas
Degas honors the painter famed for his ballet dancer scenes and dynamic compositions. It's a graceful, artistic surname turned first name.
Degas is graceful, observant, and drawn to movement and beauty.
Fun fact
Edgar Degas created over 1,500 works depicting ballet dancers throughout his career.
Nicknames for Degas
Deg
Variations
Degass
Famous people named Degas
- Edgar Degas (painter)