Old Norse · Norwegian

Dagny

Pronounced DAG-neeShare

Meaning: New day

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Dagny continues the Norse Dagný, joining the words for day and new. The name is used across Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with a clear image of a beginning.

Spellings & variants

  • Dagney

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Dagny comes from Old Norse and Norwegian.

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