Dawn
Dawn is a girls' name of English origin meaning “daybreak, the first light.” An English word name for the first light of day.
how do you pronounce Dawn?
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what does Dawn mean?
The name Dawn means “daybreak, the first light.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English word name for the first light of day. It was extremely popular in the 1960s–1970s United States, now considered a retro vintage name.
where does the name Dawn come from?
Wikipedia confirms Dawn is a feminine given name of Old English origin meaning the first appearance of light, or daybreak, directly matching the meaning given elsewhere.
the history of Dawn
The source does not address the specific claim that Dawn peaked in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s United States, so that detail is not confirmed by anything retrieved here.
who are famous people named Dawn?
- Dawn French
- Dawn Robinson
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what names go well with Dawn?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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