Dawn
Meaning of Dawn
Originating from the English language, the name Dawn is predominantly given to baby girls. It is pronounced as "DAWN" (/dɔn/). The name Dawn is associated with the break of day and signifies the beginning or birth of something new. It brings to mind images of a beautiful sunrise, representing hope, freshness, and renewal. The popularity of the name Dawn has fluctuated over time in the United States. While it was more commonly used in previous decades, its usage has gradually declined in recent years. However, it remains a timeless choice for parents who appreciate its symbolic meaning and simple elegance. Variations of the name include Donna.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DAWN (/dɔn/)
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Notable People Named Dawn
| Dawn Roma French is a British actress, comedian, presenter, and writer, known for her work on the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders and her role as Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley. |
| Dawn Michelle Staley is an American basketball Hall of Fame player and coach, known for her Olympic gold medals and coaching the South Carolina Gamecocks. |
| Dawn Therese Brancheau was a renowned American animal trainer at SeaWorld, known for her work with orcas and her tragic death caused by an orca named Tilikum. |
| Dawn Petula Butler is a British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent Central since 2015. |
| Dawn Marie Psaltis is an American nurse and retired professional wrestler, known for her time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as Dawn Marie. |
| Dawn Wells was an American actress famous for playing Mary Ann Summers in Gilligan's Island. |
| Dawn Approach is an accomplished Irish Thoroughbred racehorse, winning all seven of his races including the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and the 2000 Guineas. |
| Dawn Fraser is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer and former politician, known for winning the women's 100-metre freestyle at the Olympics three times. |
| Dawn Leslie Steel was a pioneering American film studio executive and producer, known for being one of the first women to lead a major Hollywood film studio. |
| Dawn O'Porter is a Scottish writer, director, and television presenter. |
| Dawn Flythe Moore is an American philanthropist, community organizer, campaign strategist, and the first Black first lady of Maryland as the wife of Governor Wes Moore. |
| Dawn Marie Szymanski is an American psychologist and Full professor known for her role as Editor-In-Chief of the Psychology of Women Quarterly journal. |
| Dawn Elizabeth Walker is a former Australian politician who served as a Greens member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2017 to 2019. |
| Dawn Penn is a Jamaican reggae singer known for her hit single "You Don't Love Me" and her contribution to the rocksteady era in the late 1960s. |
| Dawn Olivieri is an American actress known for her roles as Lydia in Heroes and Monica Talbot in House of Lies. |
