Dawn
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dawn
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 1
The girl's name Dawn made its way from English into the German language in the 1960s. It can be directly translated as 'the dawn' or 'the sunrise'.
What does the name Dawn mean?
The name Dawn was adopted from English in the 1960s. Its direct translation is 'the dawn' or 'the sunrise'. The term has its roots in the Old English word dagung, which means 'dawn', 'daybreak', and 'daylight'.
Where does the name Dawn come from?
The first name Dawn has Old English origins and means 'the dawn'. The Old English term dagung is composed of the words for dawn, daybreak, and daylight. The language of the name is English.
How do you pronounce Dawn?
The pronunciation of Dawn is monosyllabic and has an elongated sound. In English pronunciation [dɔːn], a dark and long o-sound is at the center, giving the name a certain depth. The gentle n-ending provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Dawn appears calm and elegant - simple, modern, and with an international flair.
Popularity
Dawn is a relatively rare name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008, when it reached 534th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Dawnchen / Dawne / Dawni / Dawnie / Dawny
Famous people
- Dawn Abigail Harper (character from 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn' (Nickelodeon))
- Dawn Addams (actress from England)
- Dawn Atkins (American writer)
- Dawn Bender (actress from the USA)
- Dawn Cook (writer from the USA)
- Dawn Dunlap (American actress)
- Dawn Eden (writer from the USA)
- Dawn Fraser (former Australian swimmer)
- Dawn French (British comedian and actress)
- Dawn George (American boxer)
- Dawn Harper (American hurdler)
- Dawn Kramer (dancer from America)
- Dawn Lake (Australian actress)
- Dawn Langstroth (Canadian artist)
- Dawn Martin (Australian cricketer)
- Dawn Maxey (American actress)
- Dawn Olivieri (American actress)
- Dawn Powell (American writer)
- Dawn Raffel (writer from the USA)
- Dawn Richardson (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dawn
What is the origin of the name Dawn?
The first name Dawn has Old English origins and is derived from English. It means 'the dawn'.
What does the name Dawn mean?
The direct translation of Dawn is 'the dawn' or 'the sunrise', derived from the Old English word 'dagung'.
How popular is the name Dawn?
Dawn experienced a surge in popularity in the 1960s, but is less common nowadays.