Dawndria is an American name created by combining Dawn ('first light of daybreak') and Victoria ('victory'). It gained popularity in the late 20th to early 21st century, signifying strength, triumph, and radiance. Pronounced /dɔːnˈdriːə/, it has three syllables with a stress on the second syllable. Nicknames include Dawn, Dri, or Ria. Currently, Dawndria is relatively uncommon in birth records.