Dawna
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dawna: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 1975.
Dawna is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Dawn, which derives from the Old English word *dagung*, meaning "daybreak" or "first light." It carries the same hopeful, fresh-start symbolism as its root name, evoking the beginning of a new day. While no widely known historical figures bear the name Dawna, it shares its essence with the more common Dawn, famously borne by actress Dawn French, beloved for her comedy work in *The Vicar of Dibley*. The name also connects to places like Dawn, a village in County Donegal, Ireland, though that name has a separate Gaelic origin. Dawna offers a slightly more distinctive spelling of a classic nature-inspired name, popular in mid-20th-century Scotland as a gentle, optimistic choice.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19757 babies
- Latest (1975)
- #3227 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y