Starting With D · Name Guide

200 Charming Baby Names Starting with D (Cute & Classic)

Browse 8,275 baby names starting with D — 2,373 girl names and 1,877 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The D sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with D are popular across American, English, Modern coinage, USA, Modern American traditions. Browse all 8,275 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with D

  • 8,275 names starting with D are in our database
  • 2,373 girl names and 1,877 boy names begin with D
  • 750 gender-neutral names also start with D
  • Top origins for D names: American, English, Modern coinage

Girl Names Starting With D

2,373 girl names starting with D — showing top 100

#51
Delilah
Hebrew
Delicate
#75
Daisy
English
English
#178
Daphne
Greek↑ Rising
Laurel tree or bay tree
#215
Dahlia
Sweden↑ Rising
the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl
#242
Delaney
Ireland
Irish
#244
Diana
Italy
divine
#302
Daniela
Israel
God is my judge
#381
Demi
Greece↑ Rising
half
#394
Danna
American
A feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'.
#421
Dorothy
English↑ Rising
Gift of God
#432
Dream
American
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
#468
Daniella
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#500
Danikah
American
God is my judge
#501
Delesia
American
derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure
#501
Daizja
American
A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.
#502
Dortha
American
Gift of God
#502
Dorella
Italian
Italian
#502
Donnabell
American
English
#503
Dayasia
American
Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'
#503
Deariah
American
Beloved, cherished
#503
Dealia
Hebrew
God has judged
#504
Deshya
American
Sanskrit
#505
Desnee
American
A unique and modern name, possibly derived from the name of the French word 'dès', meaning 'from', and associated with c
#505
Delycia
American
delightful, pleasing
#506
Danele
American
Hebrew
#506
Danaysy
Spain
Spanish
#506
Desare
USA
A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.
#506
Delissia
American
delight
#506
Dinna
Scotland
Dark
#507
Dura
India
दूरा: meaning 'firm, strong'.
#507
Desriee
American
desired, longed for
#507
Doraine
American
American
#508
Daralene
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#509
Diondria
American
divine
#510
Damisha
African
Daughter of the people
#511
Druella
English
strong spirit
#512
Dennette
English
English
#513
Delexus
American
deluxe
#513
Davaria
American
American English
#513
Dawndee
American
Variant of Dawn
#513
Daaimah
Arabic
the steady; the unshakable
#513
Daretta
American
possibly a feminine variant of 'Dare' or a name derived for its uniqueness
#515
Doylene
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Deneesha
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Dazsha
Slavic regions
Slavic
#518
Daiah
Arabic
Arabic
#519
Dandria
American
A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#519
Daniesha
American
English
#519
Dianah
American
Divine
#520
Diena
Latvian
day
#521
Dorth
Denmark
Dorothea, gift of God
#521
Dayris
Dominican Republic
Day of the sun
#521
Donnah
American
Lady
#523
DannaPaola
Mexico
Valley of Dan
#525
Deepti
India
Sanskrit
#525
Destinye
American
English
#525
Damarria
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Dorene
English
a gift
#526
Dejae
American
already
#526
Doty
American
English
#527
Daejanae
American
English
#527
Denielle
USA
God is my judge
#527
Darra
American
Irish
#529
Demisha
American
English
#529
Donnalyn
American
world ruler
#530
Dawnene
American
little dawn
#531
Davilyn
USA
variant of the name Davina, meaning 'beloved'
#531
Derinda
American
English
#531
Debrianna
American
English
#533
Densie
American
Variant of Denise, meaning 'follower of Dionysius'.
#533
Daimarely
Spanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533
Deonsha
American
Divine Gift
#535
Daveney
English
English
#535
Darshay
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
Dorace
American
A variant of the name 'Dorothy' meaning 'gift of God'.
#537
Danixsa
Mexico
a modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Daniza or derived from Dana in various contexts
#538
Daleyza
American
Spanish
#538
Daeisha
American
beloved, dear one
#539
Devonee
American
Derived from the Old French surname 'Devon', meaning 'one from Devon' or 'of Devon'.
#539
Danialle
American
English
#541
Dianthe
Greece
divine flower
#541
Daisye
American
A modern spelling of Daisy, which is a flower name.
#541
Dealva
Portuguese
A name meaning 'valley'.
#541
Dannielyn
American
Derivative of Daniel and Lyn
#541
Davaney
Irish
Beloved
#542
Diamonique
American
Diamond-like, precious
#542
Deidri
Ireland
Sorrowful, wailing
#543
Desa
Indonesia
village, home
#546
Deyannah
American
English
#547
Deotha
Indian
goddess
#547
Delaili
American
Delicate, tender
#547
Dazlyn
American
Combination of different names such as Daisy and Lynn
#549
Danielle
Hebrew
Hebrew
#549
Dinean
Ireland
The name is derived from the word 'dín', meaning 'fortress'.
#550
Darchell
American
Dark-haired or the one who comes from the dark.
#551
Delfa
Spain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#551
Deaisa
American
English
#552
Dequisha
American
African American Vernacular English
#553
Dianney
American
Derived from Diana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#554
Daphene
Greece
laurel tree, symbol of victory

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Boy Names Starting With D

1,877 boy names starting with D — showing top 100

#22
Daniel
Hebrew
Hebrew
#35
David
Hebrew
דָּוִד - 'Beloved'
#41
dylan
Wales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
#106
Dominic
Latin
Latin
#109
Damian
Greece
Greek
#125
Dean
American↑ Rising
valley; church official
#139
Declan
Ireland
Irish
#143
Dawson
American
English
#158
Diego
Spain
Spanish
#284
Derek
English
the people's ruler
#308
Dante
Italian↑ Rising
enduring
#327
Dariel
American↑ Rising
Beloved
#352
Damien
Greece
To tame
#376
Desmond
Ireland
From the grassland village
#379
Daxton
American↑ Rising
English
#448
Dalton
American
English
#496
Donovan
Ireland↑ Rising
dark warrior
#500
Dremond
USA
From the valley of the rivers
#501
Damon
Greece
One who tames, subdues
#501
Demel
Scottish
from the meadow
#502
Dejahn
American
God gives victory
#502
Daigan
Ireland
sorrow or difficulty
#503
Desaun
USA
guided by God
#503
Darryel
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#506
Darias
Persian
دارا, meaning 'possessor', 'wealthy' or 'kingly'.
#509
Deddrick
American
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
#510
Dreyken
American
dragon
#514
Dyon
American
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#515
Dorus
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Dermarr
American
English
#516
Dewie
English
dew
#516
Delvante
American
Spanish
#516
Darrione
American
English
#516
Davarrio
American
English
#517
Devren
Turkey
One who is thoughtful or wise
#518
Dyle
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#518
Dornell
American
combination of other names, often seen as a modern name
#518
Dequentin
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
Daimeon
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#519
Deanta
USA
English
#521
Decatur
American
From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.
#521
Demeko
African
African American
#524
Delbreco
Italy
Italian
#524
Dradyn
American
Variant of Drayden, meaning 'son of the drake'
#524
Doel
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#525
Dayln
USA
valley
#527
Damerius
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
Dalin
American
noble
#529
Dayde
American
English
#530
Deray
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#530
Dantee
Italian
enduring, steadfast
#530
Derf
American
English
#532
Denziel
USA
Derived from the Welsh surname Denzil, meaning 'from the fortress'.
#533
Dequane
American
Strong oak
#533
Drennan
Ireland
Descendant of Dreánán
#533
Daevian
American
English
#533
Darrold
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#534
Donahue
Ireland
Irish
#535
Dameyune
English
A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'
#535
Demion
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
Delver
English
Digger or excavator
#539
Detrich
Germanic
People's ruler
#539
Dijuan
American
Spanish
#539
Dalmer
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#540
Derold
American
English
#540
Dartanyan
France
One who is adventurous or daring.
#541
Donterious
American
English
#543
Donquez
American
English
#544
Dabriyon
Israel
God is my strength
#545
Demetrion
Greece
Follower of Demeter; earth mother.
#545
Dynell
American
English
#546
Demorrio
American
English
#547
Dokken
Norway
Norwegian
#547
Denin
Ireland
Irish
#548
Datrell
American
English
#548
Devin
American
Poet
#548
Donard
Ireland
Donard is derived from the Irish name 'Donard', which means 'world ruler' or 'chief'.
#548
Danson
English
Son of Dan
#548
Daray
Indian
Possessor or holder
#549
Dequantez
American
A unique or creative variation on Quantez
#549
Dahndray
English
Fierce or brave
#549
Demontrez
American
French
#550
Dacorion
American
to lead or guide
#552
Davone
American
a form of the name Davon, meaning 'Greek origin'
#553
Drew
American
Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
#554
Daikwon
American
the great one
#554
Dmar
USA
English
#554
Darreck
American
the ruler
#555
Dmareon
American
English
#555
Delmond
English
French
#556
Donterius
American
English
#556
Dunstan
English
Town with a fort
#556
Dawlton
American
English
#558
Durwood
American
From the deer forest
#558
Dekanye
African
A person who is unique or different
#559
Drevaughn
American
English
#559
Davontre
American
Invented name, possibly a combination of Davon and Andre
#560
Dewyne
USA
related to the Old English word for 'beloved' or 'dear'
#561
Devente
American
Brave one
#561
Deacon
American
Servant; minister

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Unisex Names Starting With D

750 gender-neutral names starting with D — showing top 100

#296
Dakota
American
Allies; friends
#511
Derrie
English
gift
#518
Denver
American
From the city of Dan's valley
#519
Dristin
American
a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.
#524
Doua
USA
Spirit, essence
#534
Dareth
American
the one who is bold or brave
#536
Donshay
American
Of noble birth
#541
Dester
American
English
#544
Diep
Vietnam
deep, profound
#552
Domingue
Spain
Spanish
#553
Deaveon
American
God is gracious
#560
Demauria
American
A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’
#577
Dwan
American
a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'
#582
Dylahn
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#592
Demetrias
Greece
Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.
#607
Deaundra
American
American
#609
Daneal
Hebrew
God is my judge
#614
Dejonte
American
God's gift
#631
Dandrea
USA
derived from the name Andrew, meaning 'strong' and 'manly'.
#633
Dominigue
France
Of the Lord, belonging to the Lord.
#644
Dieudonné
France
God-given
#653
Dosie
American
a small gift or small token
#658
Donaldá
Scotland
World ruler
#660
Deshannon
American
English
#662
Deivion
American
English
#669
Datril
American
Darling
#671
Donye
African
African American
#673
Davee
American
beloved
#682
Darein
American
English
#687
Dallas
American
English
#709
Darae
American
Knowing; possessor of wisdom
#712
Dah
Indonesia
Javanese
#723
Demetrise
American
Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.
#747
Dontia
American
gift
#762
Dare
American
To be brave
#771
Dannell
English
God is my judge
#781
Dinnie
Scotland
A feminine variant of other names
#782
Deondra
USA
Greek
#783
Dacota
American
Friend
#785
Dalyss
American
English
#788
Devinn
Irish
poet
#814
Deondrea
American
Divine
#847
Dao
China
Chinese
#856
Deshay
American
of the ash tree
#867
Dor
Hebrew
generation
#867
Danel
Israel
God is my judge
#884
Dalas
Greek
noble
#902
Dezmyn
American
Modern English
#921
Dawnte
American
A variant of 'Dawn', symbolizing the beginning of a day or new beginnings.
#944
Deaundrea
American
English
#946
Dominquie
American
of the Lord
#949
Dekoda
English
the one who brings joy
#965
Dennell
American
Derived from 'Daniel', meaning 'God is my judge'
#965
Danieal
American
God is my judge
#973
Danye
American
God is my judge
#979
Delmis
Latin
from the sea
#988
Dominek
Poland
of Lord / belonging to the Lord
#988
Danell
American
A variant of 'Danielle', meaning 'God is my judge'.
#1000
Deoveon
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Devon'.
#1013
Darriell
American
A blend of 'Darryn' and 'Ariel'
#1027
Dobby
United Kingdom
My dear
#1027
Dana
English↑ Rising
from Denmark
#1032
Dwann
American
a creative spirit
#1035
Daune
Ireland
Irish
#1036
Davionne
American
Derived from a combination of 'Dav' or 'David', meaning beloved.
#1040
Donnelle
American
World ruler
#1043
Dabney
American
From the Daveney estate
#1049
Daine
USA
Derived from the ancient name Dena, meaning 'God is my judge'
#1054
Doninique
American
French
#1076
Donique
American
A modern variation of Dominique, often associated with the Lord.
#1076
Donyea
American
A modern created name, possibly deriving from the name 'Dona' or influenced by 'Yah'.
#1092
Dorcie
American
English
#1095
Domenique
French
French
#1096
Devry
English
derived from the river
#1097
Dacotah
American
Friend, ally
#1104
Deone
American
English
#1104
Dossie
English
a great gift
#1126
Dior
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#1127
Danyl
English
God is my judge
#1131
Dorean
Greek
Greek
#1143
Dailin
Irish
Irish
#1149
Donshae
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1151
Devery
American
Derived from the surname, originally meaning from the place of the oak.
#1152
Dimon
Russia
A diminutive form of the name Dmitry, meaning 'follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)'.
#1184
Deovion
Latin
heavenly gift
#1191
Dondi
American
English
#1198
Dannon
American
a form of 'Diana' or 'Danielle'
#1199
Darriel
American
beloved
#1204
Derby
United Kingdom
From the deer estate
#1207
Dahn
American
Gift from God
#1212
Dee
English
short for names starting with 'D' such as Deborah
#1215
Dannye
American
God is my judge
#1238
Donyell
American
God is my judge
#1249
Daebreon
American
English
#1249
De
Chinese
Chinese
#1265
Darcell
American
Little darling
#1274
Dene
English
Meaning 'valley' or 'the dweller in a valley'
#1295
Devyn
American
Variant of Devin, meaning 'poet' or 'defender'
#1301
Domique
France
Of the Lord
#1303
Deshonte
American
A beloved name with deep roots

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