What origin is the name Dawn?

Dawn comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dawn a popular name?

Dawn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dawn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Dawn?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dawn — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dawn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dawn

Dawn

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Dawn is a greek girl's name meaning "Diana, sunrise; aurora. the first appearance of daylight; daybreak. dawn. from the english word dawn".

Dawn is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Diana, sunrise; aurora. the first appearance of daylight; daybreak. dawn. from the english word dawn". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.