Dabney
Meaning of Dabney
Dabney is a female name with American English pronunciation being DAB-nee (/ˈdæbni/). It is a unique and uncommon name, with varying popularity over the years. The origin of the name Dabney is uncertain, but it is believed to have English roots. While there are no specific associations or meanings attached to the name, its rarity makes it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a distinctive and individualistic name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAB-nee (/ˈdæbni/)
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Notable People Named Dabney
| Dabney Coleman is a well-known American actor with notable roles in films such as 9 to 5, Tootsie, and WarGames. |
| Dabney Carr was a prominent figure in Virginia politics and the brother-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, known for his role in establishing the Committee of Correspondence and his close friendship with Jefferson. |
| Dabney Langhorne Friedrich is an American attorney and jurist, currently serving as a United States district court judge in the District of Columbia. |
| Dabney Herndon Maury was a United States Army officer, West Point instructor, author of military training books, and a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. |
| Dabney dos Santos Souza is a Dutch professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder at AS Trenčín. |
| Dabney Carr was a Virginia lawyer, writer, and a justice of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. |
| Dabney Cosby was an American architect, slaveowner, and builder known for his work in Virginia and North Carolina from the 1820s until his death. |
| Dabney Tyler Smith served as the fifth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida until his retirement in December 2022. |
| Dabney Lipscomb was a prominent physician, academic, and state legislator in Mississippi, serving as president of the Mississippi Senate before falling ill and being succeeded by John Isaac Guion. |
| Dabney Smith Carr was an American newspaper publisher, diplomat, and the grand-nephew of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. |
| Dabney Montgomery - Dabney N. Montgomery was an American pilot and bodyguard. |
| Dabney Cosby was an American Democratic politician who represented Goochland and Fluvanna County in the Virginia House of Delegates. |
