The catchy name 'Daffy-down-dilly' originates from the novel Little Daffydowndilly which was written by the acclaimed American author Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864). Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts. His most famous novel is 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850).
Picture of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne
Daffy-down-dilly Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history
Daffy-down-Dilly Has come to town With a yellow petticoat And a pretty green gown Daffy-down-Dilly.
Daffy-down-dilly Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history