Dawn...

[Pigofwar]

...bear with me!

I know Dawn might evoke images of middle-aged women (all of the Dawns I know are in their 40s and 50s) BUT I saw a picture in a magazine this week with of a beautiful sunrise and the word "dawn" and it made me think about the name in a new way. Could it be a new "nature" name along the lines of Willow, Sage, River etc?!

I really like Dawn! I think it's sweet. Apparently I like old lady names though, my DD is Cecilia and everyone keeps asking if she's named after an older relative

I think a resurgence could be coming... you will be a forerunner!

I wouldn't use it, but it's a nice name.

It's actually a really beautiful name, but... depends how it's said. I hear Dorn (horrid) but pronounced softly it's gorgeous.
It is a 70's kind of name and I don't think it has been seen as a pretty one due to harsh pronunciation. On the fence with it really!

I like it a lot

No, sounds quite common to me (girls I went to school with. I'm 41). Sorry.

Ooh, I was feeling all positive until Xmasbaby commented!

I'm 47, btw.

And would love it if the name got a resurgence. Though as Luxury pointed out, it does all depend on how it's said. When I'm buying a coffee and have to give my name, they often write 'Don' on my cup. Not cool!

I can see it coming back. Not a huge fan of it personally, though (sorry, Dawn!)

I don't like it. She's best friends with Gail and Sandra.

I think it's lovely, it makes me think of a new beginning - cheesy but I really like it.

I like it, but I like all buffy names.

When I'm buying a coffee and have to give my name, they often write 'Don' on my cup. Not cool!

But Don is a cooler name than Dawn. You should be happy!

It should be a beautiful name but it reminds me of Dawn in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and she was such a bratty annoying character that it has really put me off the name.

I think it depends on the accent, but it's generally a lovely name. I've been punting it as a middle name, or would also be fab as an alternative to Rose, Grace, Mae, etc. for the double-barrelled fans.

I think Elizabeth Dawn sounds lovely.

I like it, but I think it's still a generation too soon for a resurgent of 70/80s names.

I think Elizabeth Dawn sounds lovely.

Aw shit, that's Vera Duckworth, isn't it? Maybe not then!

I'm surprised but I really like it

@YouBloodyWhat

When I'm buying a coffee and have to give my name, they often write 'Don' on my cup. Not cool!

But Don is a cooler name than Dawn. You should be happy!

You're right, I should just go with it

I know a Dawn, in her fifties, biggest slag that ever walked the earth. She Had to move a couple of times because wives always seemed to catch up with her. There's a Running joke about being up at the crack of dawn.

She's disgusting my sister.

It's a no from me.

Oof, that's a bit flipping harsh, Maiden!

Am feeling pretty relieved that I changed my username, now...

I've known two Dawn's. One must be in her 60's now, the other her 30's. Both lovely women, so the name has positive connotations for me.

I love Dawn, I'd picked it out as a daughters name before I found I couldn't have children. It always makes me feel happy xx

Reminds me of Dawn Fraser, who loves to get on her soapbox and spew some casual racism.

Quite pleasantly surprised by the positive reactions!! I've only just had DD1 (not called Dawn) so I don't have any babies to name currently but if I was lucky enough to have. DD2 it may be a contender!!