Irish Names · Letter D

47 Irish Baby Names Starting With D — With Full Meanings

Browse all 47 Irish names that begin with the letter D. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Irish Girl Names Starting With D
  2. Irish Boy Names Starting With D
  3. Irish Unisex Names Starting With D

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

Irish names starting with D — quick facts

  • 47 Irish names begin with the letter D
  • 15 girl names, 29 boy names
  • Irish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Irish Girl Names Starting With D

15 girl names

#541
Davaney
Irish
Beloved
#606
Donagene
Irish
little dark one
#612
Dedrie
Irish
Sorrowful
#781
Deidrea
Irish
broken-hearted, sorrowful
#815
Deidre
Irish
Sorrowful
#1076
Derba
Irish
sorrow or sadness; the one who brings worry
#1273
Deidree
Irish
broken-hearted
#1457
Dallanara
Irish
Derived from 'Dallan', meaning 'blind' or 'sightless'
#1510
Deveny
Irish
descendant of Dubhan
#1580
Danaca
Irish
from the river
#1692
Diadra
Irish
Fertility, Strong, Brave
#1823
Deedre
Irish
Deedre is derived from the Irish name 'Deirdre', meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.
#1934
Donah
Irish
World mighty
—
Daneen
Irish
little Dan; from Denmark or Scandinavian origins
—
Darrah
Irish
oath; of the oak tree

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Irish Boy Names Starting With D

29 boy names

#671
Danan
Irish
from the name 'Donnan', meaning 'little brown one'
#767
Dillon
Irish
Meaning 'loyal', 'faithful', or 'like a lion'
#777
Dorrian
Irish
a descendent of Dorran; descendant of the dark man
#897
Donal
Irish
ruler, world leader
#952
Deelan
Irish
suitable, worthy
#1223
Dainian
Irish
dark, regal; from the ancient city
#1377
Donavan
Irish
dark or black-haired
#1586
Duane
Irish
From the Gaelic 'Dubhán,' meaning 'little dark one'.
#1657
Dionn
Irish
Descendant of Deaghaidh; 'the poet'.
#1733
Devlan
Irish
from the word 'dobhail', meaning unlucky
#1739
Donnavon
Irish
descendant of Dubhghall
#1781
Donoban
Irish
dark warrior
#1942
Daran
Irish
great; from the oak tree
#1984
Doyne
Irish
Dark-haired
#1990
Donnel
Irish
Derived from 'Dónall,' meaning 'world ruler' or 'great chief'.
#2347
Dempsey
Irish
Descendant of the nobleman.
#2961
Dillan
Irish
Faithful
#3811
Donavon
Irish↑ Rising
Derived from the surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán'.
#4629
Devlin
Irish
unlucky
#4914
Deklin
Irish
descendant of the servant of St. Declan
#8937
Donovon
Irish
dark-haired chieftain
#9092
Dallan
Irish
from the place of the oak trees
#9109
Delan
Irish↑ Rising
From the fertile land
#9935
Daiden
Irish↑ Rising
descendant of Daidh
—
Daithi
Irish↑ Rising
Swift, nimble or young
—
Deran
Irish
gifted
—
Derrin
Irish
oaken
—
Donaven
Irish
Dark warrior
—
Decklin
Irish
From the name 'Declan', meaning 'full of goodness'.

Irish Unisex Names Starting With D

3 gender-neutral names

#788
Devinn
Irish
poet; defender
#1143
Dailin
Irish
from the dale; derived from a diminutive form
#1911
Duanne
Irish
swarthy

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