Dagrun

The first name Dagrun, which has both Old Norse and Icelandic origins (Dagrún), is composed of the Old Norse terms dagr, meaning "day," and rún, meaning "secret." This leads to the translation "the secret day" or "the secret of the day." The girl's name Dagrun is primarily common in Norway, but it also occasionally finds use in Northern Germany.

What does the name Dagrun mean?

The female first name Dagrun (Old Norse and Icelandic Dagrún) is composed of the Old Norse words dagr for "day" and rún for "secret," and translates to "the secret day" or "the secret of the day." The girl's name Dagrun is predominantly found in Norway, but it also appears occasionally in Northern Germany. Notable name bearers include Norwegian actress Dagrun Anholt and German author Dagrun Hintze.

Where does the name Dagrun come from?

The name Dagrun has its roots in the Old Norse language and means "the secret day" or "the secret of the day."

How do you pronounce Dagrun?

Dagrun is pronounced approximately as 'Dah-grun.'

Popularity

In Germany, Dagrun is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not made it onto the German first name charts. Its best ranking was 162nd place in the Norwegian first name charts in 1946. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times in Norway, placing it 827th in the ten-year statistics. Considering the period from 1945 to 2024, it ranks 534th in Norway.

Nicknames & pet names

Daggi

Famous people

• Dagrun Enzensberger (wife of Hans Magnus Enzensberger)