| Gender | female, male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old English |
| Meaning | the first appearance of light, daybreak |
Dawn is a mostly feminine given name, although it can be used as a masculine given name as well. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak.[citation needed]
It is sometimes used as a name for Eos (Greek: Ἠώς), the Greek goddess of the dawn.