Dawn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dawn Name at a Glance

Name	Dawn
Meaning	Aurora. The first appearance of daylight; daybreak. Dawn. From the English word dawn.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dawn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dawn means “Aurora. The first appearance of daylight; daybreak. Dawn. From the English word dawn”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dawn Name Origin

Our database records Dawn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dawn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dawn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dawn

When considering Dawn for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.