Dagney is a unique and distinctive female given name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse element 'dag' meaning 'day'. It is often associated with the bright and radiant qualities of daylight, suggesting a person who brings warmth and positivity to those around them.
The name Dagney experienced a gap from 1911 to 1917 before picking up again with a peak of eight births in 1918. After 1920, there was another significant gap until its resurgence in 2016 and 2020.