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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: New day

A new day brings about a joyful sense of possibility and the chance for a fresh start; so, start baby off right with the name Dagny. A gender-neutral name of Norse and Scandinavian origin, Dagny means “new day.” This name might be even more perfect if baby is born at the start of the new year, in the early hours of the morning! But regardless of the timing, their name will always remind baby Dagny that the sun will come out tomorrow for a brand new day. Literary fans will also recognize this distinctive name from the character Dagny Taggart in Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged.