Magny.
a female given name from Norwegian
Meaning & usage
a female given name from Norwegian
Where this word comes from
Possibly formed in Norwegian by association with Magnhild and Dagny. Alternatively, from Icelandic Magný (“female given name”), a modern formation from magn (“might, strength”) + ný (“new”). First attested in 1858 in Norway. Compare Danish Magny, Swedish Magny and Icelandic Magný (“female given name”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.