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Dagnis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dagnis

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The baby name Dagnis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdaɡnis/ (DAHG-nis).

Dagnis is Latvian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latvian
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɡnis/ (DAHG-nis)

What is the meaning of the name Dagnis ?

The baby name Dagnis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdaɡnis/ (DAHG-nis).

Dagnis is Latvian in Origin.

Dagnis is a Latvian masculine given name, generally linked to the Old Norse root dagr “day” and viewed as the masculine counterpart to regional feminine forms like Dagny and Dagne. In Latvian usage it is usually interpreted as “day,” “daylight,” or poetically “new day,” with the -is ending marking a standard masculine form. The name sits within a broader Baltic–Nordic naming network where ideas of light, dawn, and renewal are central.

Its use in Latvia is modern and relatively uncommon, gaining visibility in the 20th century amid renewed interest in Balticized forms of Nordic names. Related or cognate variants include Dagne and Dagnija (Latvian feminine), Dagnė (Lithuanian feminine), Dagny (Scandinavian feminine), and Dag (Scandinavian masculine). Latvian affectionate forms may appear as Dagniņš or Dagnītis. The name appeals to parents seeking a succinct, luminous meaning with cross-cultural resonance.

Dagnis is a genuine rarity. We count just 9 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 5 countries.

Dagnis has the following similar or variant Names

Dagnis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Dagnis is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:

CO
DK
MX
PA
PE

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People also ask about Dagnis

Dagnis is predominantly a boy's name.
Dagnis is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdaɡnis/ (DAHG-nis).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dagnija (feminine) and Dags (diminutive/short form).
Across languages, Dagnis has these equivalents: Dag (Scandinavian), Dagny (Scandinavian, feminine).
Dagnis is a name of Latvian origin, traditionally used in Latvia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Latvia and its diaspora communities.
Yes, quite. Dagnis stays well below the level a name needs to register on any official chart, which is what makes it such an unusual choice.