While Dawson is typically a name used for baby boys, the alternative spelling, Dawsyn, adds a feminine touch by switching the “o” for a “y,” making it a great choice for baby girls. The name is one of several popular surnames that have become beloved given names in recent years, and its meaning could be a great way to honor a parent or grandparent. Dawsyn pairs well with both classic and trendy middle names for girls.
Meaning of the name Dawsyn:
English: Child of David
Origin of the name Dawsyn:
During the Middle Ages, Daw was a nickname for David, so Dawson — the original spelling of Dawsyn — means “son of David” or “child of David.”
Symbolism of the name Dawsyn:
Choose Dawsyn to honor a parent, grandparent or other loved one named David. David is also a name closely associated with Judaism and Christianity as it is the name of a great king of Israel and several saints.
Style of the name Dawsyn:
Modern, Trendy
Gender of the name Dawsyn:
Dawsyn is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Dawsyn:
DAW-sun
Number of syllables in the name Dawsyn:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Dawsyn:
The baby name Dawsyn evokes images of someone who is ambitious and always thinking about the future.
Alternative spellings for the name Dawsyn:
- Dawson
- Dawsin
- Dawsen
- Dawsan
Nicknames for the name Dawsyn:
- Daw
- Dolly
Popularity of the name Dawsyn:
According to the Social Security Administration, Dawsyn has never been on the list of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States.
Related names for the name Dawsyn:
Great middle names for Dawsyn and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Zoe (life)
- Sophia (wisdom)
- Samantha (flower, God has heard)
- Mackenzie (son of the bright one)
- Layla (dark beauty)
- Isabelle (pledged to God)
- Grace (God's grace)
- Avery (leader of the elves)
- Rebecca (tie, bind)
Famous people with the name Dawsyn:
- DawsynDawsyn” Derrico (member of the family from the reality show “Doubling Down with the Derrico’s)
Dawsyns in popular culture:
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