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At a Glance
- Meaning
- New day
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DAHG-nee
Dagny is a girl's name from Old Norse meaning "new day," pronounced DAHG-nee. It carries a worldly, clean, modern feel, and U.S. Social Security records for it stretch all the way back to 1893. If you're after something with a real linguistic root and a long, quiet history rather than a currently trendy pick, it's worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Dagny
Meaning: New day.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dagny
DAHG-neeIPA /ˈdɑːɡni/
Popularity of Dagny
Dagny had its high point back in 1901, ranking #925 with just 13 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had drifted down to #6426, with only 18 girls named Dagny — a name that's stayed rare across more than a century of Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Dagny mean?
New day. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dagny?
Dagny is pronounced DAHG-nee (IPA: /ˈdɑːɡni/).
Is Dagny a popular name right now?
Dagny peaked at #925 in 1901 and is ranked #6426 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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