Dagny

At a Glance: Name: Dagny – Meaning: new day – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: DAHG-nee

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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

Phonetic: DAHG-nee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dagny mean?

New day. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dagny)

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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