I’ve been using the name ‘Dagnal’ as a username due to being given it at a d&d game I used to be part of however I have lost the definition to time. I was wondering if anyone here would be able to help me find the meaning behind it, I’ve already looked online however have had no luck. Thank you :)
1 - The name "Dagnal" is listed as a sample female dwarf name in official D&D sourcebooks and supplemental materials, such as Xanathar's Guide to Everything. It is also used for specific non-player characters (NPCs) in the Forgotten Realms setting, such as Dagnal Strakeln, a gold dwarf rogue/Harper agent who appears in some Underdark-related lore.
So, dwarven 'Smith' or 'Doe' ...
2 - Dwarven names in D&D often have a grounding in real-world northern European languages, especially Old Norse, which was an inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's dwarf names (which in turn influenced D&D).
3 - The real-world surname "Dagnall" (a common spelling variant) has English historical roots, traceable to the medieval period.
The place name is derived from the Old English "Daegga's Knoll"
The name can be linked to the Old Norse personal name Dagnall, composed of elements meaning "day" and "noble," suggesting associations with nobility or leadership.
Take your pick...
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I’ve been using the name ‘Dagnal’ as a username due to being given it at a d&d game I used to be part of however I have lost the definition to time. I was wondering if anyone here would be able to help me find the meaning behind it, I’ve already looked online however have had no luck. Thank you :)
Depends...
1 - The name "Dagnal" is listed as a sample female dwarf name in official D&D sourcebooks and supplemental materials, such as Xanathar's Guide to Everything. It is also used for specific non-player characters (NPCs) in the Forgotten Realms setting, such as Dagnal Strakeln, a gold dwarf rogue/Harper agent who appears in some Underdark-related lore.
So, dwarven 'Smith' or 'Doe' ...
2 - Dwarven names in D&D often have a grounding in real-world northern European languages, especially Old Norse, which was an inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's dwarf names (which in turn influenced D&D).
3 - The real-world surname "Dagnall" (a common spelling variant) has English historical roots, traceable to the medieval period.
The place name is derived from the Old English "Daegga's Knoll"
The name can be linked to the Old Norse personal name Dagnall, composed of elements meaning "day" and "noble," suggesting associations with nobility or leadership.
Take your pick...