When Your Little Ray Of Sunshine Finally Arrives, Why Not Bestow A Name That Celebrates Their Endless Supply Of Joy In Your Life? The Gender-neutral Name Day Has All That And More! First And Foremost, It Unexpectedly Means "day" And Serves As A Reminder That Bright, Sunny Times Will Always Follow The Dark. In Old English, It Was Initially An Occupational Name For A Dairyman, Dairymaid, Or Someone In Charge Of Cattle. Eventually, Their Hard Work Earned Them The Surname Day Or Dey. This Rare Gem May Have Also Emerged As A Short Form For David Or, Funny Enough, Ralph. Some Notable Bearers Include Actress And Singer Doris And Author Clarence.