Dabney
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dabney
The given name 'Dabney' is of French origin, derived from a Norman surname meaning "from Aubigny" (a place name in France), ultimately from the Latin personal name *Albinius*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Dabney' is of French origin, derived from a Norman surname meaning "from Aubigny" (a place name in France), ultimately from the Latin personal name *Albinius*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious association, and gained modest historical note through figures like American jurist Dabney Carr (18th century) and Confederate general Dabney Maury.
Dabney currently ranks #15,723 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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