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English names starting with D include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to English heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes English-origin names so enduring.

English names starting with D — quick facts

  • 379 English names begin with the letter D
  • 214 girl names, 151 boy names
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

English Girl Names Starting With D

214 girl names

#511
English
strong spirit
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
English
a gift
#554
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
English
a blend of Dallas and Lexia
#569
English
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
#606
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#607
English
American English
#611
English
Destiny
#613
English
A derivative of 'Geneva', meaning 'juniper tree'.
#619
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Possibly derived from the term for 'a hollow' or 'a place of water.'; Could relate to 'delta,' the landform associated with river mouths.
#642
English
derived from the informal name Desdemona, meaning 'ill-fated'
#655
English
Gift from God.
#667
English
Goddess
#703
English
from the dell, valley
#705
English
gift; of the sea
#723
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#726
English
divine
#745
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#750
English
Dedicated.
#771
English
divine, heavenly
#782
English
Derived from the word 'destiny', implying a predetermined course of events.
#793
English
Divine
#803
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#824
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#830
English
Variant of denial
#841
English
Divine flower
#849
English
daisy flower
#867
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#869
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#880
English
Divine
#881
English
feminine form of Daniel
#893
English
a combination of 'deed' and 'gra', symbolizing actions and grace
#908
English
Gift of God
#911
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#911
English
feminine variant of Deon, meaning divine
#923
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#938
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#941
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#947
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#953
English
a woman from Devon
#955
English
desire; longed for
#963
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#963
English
flower, daisy
#980
English
daughter of nature
#984
English
gifted
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English↑ Rising
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots

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English Boy Names Starting With D

151 boy names

#533
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#535
English
A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'
#548
English
Son of Dan
#549
English
Fierce or brave
#556
English
Town with a fort
#570
English
a variant of dragon or serpent
#575
English
Daybreak, Dawn; From the day, light
#592
English
A variant of Dwayne, meaning 'swarthy' or 'dark'.
#603
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#610
English
a person who carted goods
#613
English
From the deer stream.
#630
English
Variant of Darrell, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'
#632
English
driver of a team of cattle
#634
English
Diminutive form of Richard
#697
English
derived from a surname
#706
English
Variant of Dwayne, meaning 'dark or swarthy'
#713
English
son of Dervin
#732
English
A unique or innovative name, thought to derive from a blend of 'Day' and 'Quon', possibly indicating strong or mighty
#745
English
Dearly loved; beloved
#754
English
Son of Dawkin
#758
English
Derived from the Old High German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'.
#762
English
Old English
#773
English
Demon of the ocean; Protector
#791
English
valley man
#836
English
From the elm tree estate.
#839
English
A unique name that may be a blend of Don and Chevell.
#885
English
From the fortress
#927
English
son of Richard
#936
English
English
#969
English
dear friend
#986
English
Dark, swarthy
#992
English
One who is appointed; a gift from God
#1000
English↑ Rising
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1020
English
Form of Delvin, meaning 'bright, brave' or 'from the brave man’s fortress'
#1056
English
a variation of Darrell, meaning from Airelle
#1080
English
God is my judge
#1092
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1092
English
beloved one
#1097
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1109
English
derived from Demore, possibly meaning 'of the people'; modern coined name
#1112
English
a tamer of beasts
#1120
English
From the Danes' land.
#1123
English
an innovative form of Darrell, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'
#1142
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1144
English
From the farm by the river
#1213
English
of the gods
#1213
English
Possibly derived from 'Dae' with an added suffix 'ceon', reflecting modern naming trends.
#1229
English
Son of David
#1256
English
from the valley town
#1270
English
French
#1310
English
of the sea
#1325
English
Meaning of the God
#1342
English
Beloved
#1343
English
Possibly a combination of 'Dawn' and 'Vivian', hinting at meanings of 'daybreak' and 'life'.
#1354
English
of the land
#1362
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1372
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1401
English
a valley or dell
#1423
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1430
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1454
English
One who is strong and powerful
#1507
English
son of the strong one
#1521
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1537
English
broad valley
#1574
English
Dweller by the hill
#1577
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1604
English
Belonging to God
#1608
English
To tame, subdue.
#1615
English
Likely a variation of the surname or place name meaning 'valley of Dan' or similar derivations.
#1681
English
of noble origin
#1691
English
of the angel

English Unisex Names Starting With D

14 gender-neutral names

#757
English
divine
#771
English
God is my judge
#796
English
daily, happening every day
#900
English
Feminine form of Dennis, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'
#961
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#976
English
from Denmark
#1096
English
derived from the river
#1212
English
short for names starting with 'D' such as Deborah
#1244
English↑ Rising
A sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans.
#1341
English
From 'De' meaning 'of' or 'from'
#1863
English
Old English
#1917
English
From the land of the rivers
#2339
English
Son of the sower; derived from the surname Dawson.
#5292
English
from the village in the valley