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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with D''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with D include Dale, Darby, Dominique, and Drew. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with D, more than 150 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with C]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with E]]. | |||
== The list == | == The list == | ||
''' | '''Da'''. Chinese. 1. 达 (dá). Meaning "Achieve, arrive at, intelligent." Keywords: virtues. 2. 大 (dà). Meaning "big, great, vast, high." Keywords: physical appearance, size.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/da [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606123746/https://www.behindthename.com/name/da Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dabney'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Aubigné'', denoting one who came from Aubigné in France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dabney/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509011939/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/dabney/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dabney [https://web.archive.org/web/20221205091353/https://babynames.com/name/dabney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dacey'''. 1. Celtic/Gaelic. Meaning "Down Below," denoting a southerner.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dacey/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202192106/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dacey/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Pet form of Candace.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dacey/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20210304101022/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dacey/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dagan''' or '''Dagon'''. Akkadian. From the name of the Semitic god of agriculture, who has the body of a fish. Usually a male name. Keywords: mythology<ref>https://cosmons.com/canaanite-religion/canaanite-gods-and-goddesses/dagon-the-god-of-fertility-earth-and-agriculture/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220130182715/https://cosmons.com/canaanite-religion/canaanite-gods-and-goddesses/dagon-the-god-of-fertility-earth-and-agriculture/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dagon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075346/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dagon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dagmar'''. German, Danish, and Scandinavian. Meaning "Glorious day." Usually feminine.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dagmar/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322040842/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dagmar/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dahama'''. Dagbani. Meaning "Riches."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dahama/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20170803143111/http://www.behindthename.com/name/dahama/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dahl'''. Old Nordic. Meaning "valley."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/dahl [https://web.archive.org/web/20230523152717/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/dahl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dakota'''. Native American. In the Dakota language it means "friend, ally." Keywords: places.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Dakota.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401174442/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Dakota.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dakota [https://web.archive.org/web/20230619071429/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dakota Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dale'''. Old English. Meaning "A dale or valley."<ref name=":0">https://www.babynames.com/name/dale [https://web.archive.org/web/20230518032408/https://babynames.com/name/Dale Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name=":1">https://www.behindthename.com/name/dale [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605070919/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dale Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
Keywords: Masculine-inclined, English, nature. | |||
''' | '''Daliri'''. Dagbani. Meaning "good fortune."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daliri/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20170803190649/http://www.behindthename.com/name/daliri/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Dalitso'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Blessing."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dalitso [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522052956/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dalitso Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Dallas'''. British (Scottish). Meaning "meadow dwelling", "house in the valley, "valley of the water" or "resting place". Also the name of a town in Scotland and a city in Texas.<ref name="Lansky2006"/><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dallas/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808070135/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dallas/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dallas [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025557/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dallas Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
Keywords: Masculine-inclined, Scottish, British, nature, places. | |||
'''Dallis'''. Scottish. A neutral form of '''Dallas'''. | |||
Keywords: Gender neutral, Scottish, nature, places.<ref name="Lansky2006"/> | |||
'''Dallon'''. English. Meaning "One from the dale or valley." Variant: '''Dallin'''.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallon/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221002232246/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallon/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallin/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220928052516/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallin/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Damani'''. Jamaican. Meaning "tomorrow."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/damani-name-meaning</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Damani [https://web.archive.org/web/20220828153635/https://babynames.com/name/damani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Damian'''. English. Derived from the Greek term ''δαμαζω (damazo)'' meaning "to tame."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/damian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213073519/https://www.behindthename.com/name/damian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Damian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328032909/https://babynames.com/name/damian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dana'''. 1. English. Meaning "A person from Denmark."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074852/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Arabic (دانا). Meaning "wise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-4 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025557/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-4 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. (דָּנָה). Hebrew. A feminine form of the masculine name Dan, meaning "Judge."<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include activist [[Dana Zzyym]]. | |||
'''Dancer'''. English. Occupational name for someone who dances. Keywords: arts.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dancer [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203061911/https://babynames.com/name/dancer Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dandy'''. American, English. Meaning "Fancy." Keywords: beauty, clothing, modern, physical appearance, style.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dandy [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203044621/https://babynames.com/name/dandy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Danelea'''. Danish. Meaning "Danish meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Danelea [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809195130/https://babynames.com/name/danelea Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daniel''' (דָּנִיֵּאל). Hebrew. Meaning "God is my judge." Traditionally masculine, but sometimes used for girls in modern times.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniel [https://web.archive.org/web/20230615184738/https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daniele'''. Italian. Form of Daniel<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniele [https://web.archive.org/web/20230201153105/https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniele Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Danner'''. German. Meaning "people of the forest," or "dweller near the fig tree."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Danner [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315022343/https://nameberry.com/babyname/danner Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Danni'''. English. Diminutive of Daniell/Danielle, the French form of Daniel. Variants: '''Dannie''', '''Danny''', '''Dany'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/danni [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529052324/https://www.behindthename.com/name/danni Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Danon'''. French. Form of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/danon [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203055604/https://babynames.com/name/danon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Danor''' (דנאור, דן-אור). Hebrew. A modern combinatio of the name Dan ("he judges") and the name Or ("light").<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/danor/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20210920012546/https://www.behindthename.com/name/danor/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dante'''. Italian. Meaning "Lasting." Traditionally a masculine name, recently sometimes used for girls.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dante/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230402093210/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dante/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dar''' (דַּר). Hebrew. Meaning "mother of pearl, nacre."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dar [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074859/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dar Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dara'''. 1. Irish. From ''Mac Dara'', meaning "oak tree."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011744/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Gaelic. Anglicized form of ''Dáire'', meaning "fruitful, fertile."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/da10ire [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/da10ire Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. Khmer (ដរា). Meaning "star."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025557/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. 4. Persian (دارا). Meaning "wealthy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-3 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025557/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-3 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. Middle English. Feminine name meaning "Brave, darling."<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Darby''' or '''Derby'''. English. Derived from ''Derby'', meaning "deer town" in Old Nordic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darby [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529100035/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darby Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darby/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230129092844/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darby/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Darci''', '''Darcey''', '''Darcy'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''d'Arcy'', denoting one from Arcy, France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darcy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606000725/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darcy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Gaelic. Derived from ''O'Dorchaide,'' meaning "dark one."<ref>https://ireland-calling.com/irish-names-darcy/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328022937/https://ireland-calling.com/irish-names-darcy/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Darian'''. English. Derived from the Latin name Darius, meaning "Wealthy," from Persian ''Dārayavahush'', meaning "upholder of the good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darian [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207010336/https://babynames.com/name/darian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darian/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007031741/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darian/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Darien'''. 1. Spanish. From the name of a place in Panama.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darien [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203062750/https://babynames.com/name/darien Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Variant spelling of Darian, meaning "Wealthy."<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Darnell'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "hidden nook."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darnell/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206005402/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darnell/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529152249/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> 2. French. Possibly ''darnel'', a type of grass.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529152249/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Darnell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206223327/https://babynames.com/name/darnell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Darra'''. Irish. Meaning "Fruitful, fertile."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darra [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165356/https://babynames.com/name/darra Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Darrell''', '''Daryl''', or '''Darryl'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Airelle'', denoting one from Airelle, France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darryl [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529182555/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darryl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darrell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603144828/https://www.behindthename.com/name/darrell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Daruka'''. Indian. Meaning "Deodar tree." Generally a Hindu name.<ref>http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Daruka [https://web.archive.org/web/20200708070417/http://www.indiachildnames.com:80/name.aspx?name=Daruka Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daryan'''. English. Meaning "Upholder of the good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/daryan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324152821/https://babynames.com/name/daryan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daryl'''. English. Form of the name Darrell.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/daryl [https://web.archive.org/web/20230402022130/https://babynames.com/name/daryl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daughtry'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Hauterive'', denoting one from Hauterive, France. ''Hauterive'' in turn is from ''haute rive'', meaning "high bank."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/daughtry/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325141949/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/daughtry/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daveigh'''. English. A neutral form of David.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daveigh/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20150911171056/http://www.behindthename.com/name/daveigh/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daveney'''. English. Derived from Greek ''Δαφνη'' "''Daphne"'',<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Daveney [https://web.archive.org/web/20180203202800/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Daveney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> meaning "laurel."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daphne [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605023732/https://www.behindthename.com/name/daphne Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Davide'''. Italian. Form of David.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/davide [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315224012/https://www.behindthename.com/name/davide Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Davignon'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Avignon'', denoting one from Avignon, France.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Davignon [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207023623/https://babynames.com/name/davignon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Davin'''. English/Scottish. Form of David.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/davin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230627143600/https://www.behindthename.com/name/davin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daw'''. English. Meaning "A jackdaw bird," or a nickname for David.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/daw/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230201231038/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/daw/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dawa''' (ཟླཝ). Tibetan. Meaning "Moon, month." Keywords: moon, sky, time.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dawa [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082647/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dawa Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Day'''. English. Denoting a time when "the sun is overhead." Originates in Proto-Indo-European ''dʰegʷʰ "to burn."''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/day/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705065851/https://www.behindthename.com/name/day/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daylin''' or '''Daelyn'''. Variant on ''Dale.'' Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daelyn/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190508214226/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/daelyn/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
'''Dayo'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy arrives." Keywords: emotion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dayo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522052955/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dayo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dayton'''. English. Variation on ''Daytona.''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dayton [https://web.archive.org/web/20230324153552/https://babynames.com/name/dayton Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Daytona'''. English. Meaning "day town,"<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dayton/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20230127205835/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dayton/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Daytona [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204223018/https://babynames.com/name/daytona Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or "bright and sunny town."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dayton/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221002214714/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dayton/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''December'''. English. Derived from the Latin ''decem'', meaning "ten." It is the twelfth month on the Georgian calendar. Keywords: birth, time.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/december/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20211021221008/https://www.behindthename.com/name/december/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dechen''' (བདེ་ཆེན). Tibetan. Meaning "Great happiness." Keywords: emotion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dechen [https://web.archive.org/web/20230105043815/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dechen Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dede'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Grasshopper, locust." Keywords: animals, nature.<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dee'''. English. Nickname for names beginning with "D."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dee [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074424/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dee Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dee/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230208071633/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dee/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> The webseries ''Couple-ish'' features a nonbinary main character with this name Dee. | |||
'''Deepal'''. Hindu. Meaning "light."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/deepal-name-meaning [https://web.archive.org/web/20181109163927/http://www.babynamescube.com:80/deepal-name-meaning Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dehateh'''. Native American, Seneca. Meaning "enlightened."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dehateh [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812061549/https://babynames.com/name/dehateh Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Deiondre'''. American (?). Meaning "valley." (?)<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deiondre/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328115758/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deiondre/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deiondre [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208185408/https://babynames.com/name/deiondre Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Deka'''. African (?). Meaning "pleasing."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deka [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810051927/https://babynames.com/name/deka Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deka/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230129102045/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deka/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dekedrian'''. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dekedrian [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815132000/https://babynames.com/name/dekedrian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Del'''. English. Pet form of many names beginning with "Del."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/del [https://web.archive.org/web/20220702085110/https://babynames.com/name/del Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delaine'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''d'Laine'', denoting one from Laine, France.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaine [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220427/https://babynames.com/name/delaine Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Derived from Old French ''Delaney'', meaning "of the alder grove."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Delaine.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160308175647/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Delaine.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delaine [https://web.archive.org/web/20210924212235/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delaine Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. Gaelic. Meaning "offspring/descendent of the challenger," or "angel from heaven."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Delaney [https://web.archive.org/web/20210804122714/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Delaney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delaine/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206000530/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delaine/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delaire'''. English. Meaning "Of the Air."<ref>http://www.wikiname.net/girl/Delaire [https://web.archive.org/web/20180217121259/http://www.wikiname.net:80/girl/Delaire Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaire [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328022126/https://babynames.com/name/delaire Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delaney'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''de l'aunaie'' meaning "from the alder grove."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130021927/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Derived from Ancient Irish ''Ó Dubhshláine'' meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327173511/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delaware'''. English. An American state named after Baron De La Ware, likely based on French ''de la werre'', meaning "of the war."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Delaware/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20230129133607/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Delaware/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/Delaware [https://web.archive.org/web/20230709195430/https://www.etymonline.com/word/Delaware Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delivery'''. Puritan. Meaning "Being delivered from evil."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/delivery/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509020353/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/delivery/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dell'''. English. Denoting one from a dell or valley.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326054917/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dell/f [https://web.archive.org/web/20201020225311/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dell/f Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delling'''. Nordic. Meaning "scintillating" or "fascinating."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delling [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203232907/https://babynames.com/name/delling Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delling [https://web.archive.org/web/20210919145222/http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delling Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delling/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221127060239/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delling/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delmar'''. Spanish. Meaning :Of the sea."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delmar/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221205001444/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delmar/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delshad''' (دلشاد). Persian. Alternative transcription of ''دلشاد (Dilshad)'' meaning "happy heart, cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad [https://web.archive.org/web/20220703112148/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Delwyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Pretty and fair." Keywords: physical appearance.<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dembe'''. 1. African (Ugandan). Meaning "peace."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dembe [https://web.archive.org/web/20221206235305/https://babynames.com/name/dembe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. African (Vhavenda). Meaning "miracle."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dembe/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230129184851/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dembe/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Demi''' (Δημη). Greek. Alternative transcription of ''Δημη "Dimi"'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074957/https://www.behindthename.com/name/demi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> itself derived from the Ancient Greek ''Δημητηρ'' ''"Demeter"'', likely meaning "Earthmother." The name is shared with the goddess of Agriculture.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530161030/http://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Denim'''. English. Meaning "A strong cloth." Keywords: clothing, colors, modern, physical appearance, style.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/denim [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203061246/https://babynames.com/name/denim Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Deniz'''. Turkish. Meaning "sea."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/deni50z [https://web.archive.org/web/20210127143154/https://www.behindthename.com/name/deni50z Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deniz [https://web.archive.org/web/20221002023939/https://babynames.com/name/deniz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dennet'''. English and French. After Saint Denys, whose name in turn meant "follower of the Greek god Dionysius." Keywords: two syllables.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dennet [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815002106/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dennet Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Denny'''. English. Diminutive of ''Dennis'', derived itself from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Denny [https://web.archive.org/web/20220629074521/https://babynames.com/name/denny Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/denny [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213081049/https://www.behindthename.com/name/denny Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Denny in the film ''Under My Skin''.<ref name="Gush">{{Cite web |title=Under My Skin is the non-binary romance we’ve all been waiting for |last=Gush |first=Charlotte |work=i-D |date=29 October 2020 |access-date=6 November 2020 |url= https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/epddge/under-my-skin-nonbinary-movie-starring-liv-hewson-bobbi-salvor-menuez-chloe-freeman-lex-ryan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524160331/https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/epddge/under-my-skin-nonbinary-movie-starring-liv-hewson-bobbi-salvor-menuez-chloe-freeman-lex-ryan |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | |||
'''Denver'''. English. Rooted in Old English, meaning "Dane river/ford," or "river ford."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Denver [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207090251/https://babynames.com/name/denver Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/denver [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811030447/https://www.behindthename.com/name/denver Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Deon'''. English. Alternative of Greek Διων "''Dion''"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dion [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628103345/http://behindthename.com/name/dion Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> itself derived from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dionysos [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529120448/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dionysos Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Derby'''. English. Originally meaning "From the deer park farm," but has also come to mean a type of hat, and a famous horse race.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/derby [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327051457/https://babynames.com/name/derby Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Derring'''. English. Variant of name ''Daring'',<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Derring [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928123616/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Derring Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> in other words meaning "bold" or "brave."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Derring [https://web.archive.org/web/20220807185445/https://babynames.com/name/derring Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Derry'''. Irish. Diminutive of the Anglicized ''Dermot'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dermot [https://web.archive.org/web/20220523085226/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dermot Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> based on Irish ''Diarmaid'' meaning "without envy"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diarmaid [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/diarmaid Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or "free man."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Diarmaid [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129103240/https://nameberry.com/babyname/diarmaid Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Derya'''. Turkish. Meaning "sea, ocean." From Persian ''دریا'' ''"Darya"'' of the same meaning.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/derya [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529081551/https://www.behindthename.com/name/derya Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Deryn'''. Welsh. Possibly meaning "Blackbird."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deryn/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207005820/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deryn/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Des'''. English. Diminutive of Desmond. Originates from Irish ''Deasmhumhain'' meaning "South Munster," denoting one from the area.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/des [https://web.archive.org/web/20220925054155/https://www.behindthename.com/name/des Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Deseronto'''. Native American, Mohawk. Meaning "lightning has struck."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deseronto [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809210209/https://babynames.com/name/deseronto Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Desi'''. Spanish. Meaning "desired," derived from ''Desiderio.''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230203172707/https://www.behindthename.com/name/desi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/desi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203062232/https://babynames.com/name/desi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Desirus''' or '''Desirous'''. English. Meaning "Desiring, wanting."<ref>https://www.dictionary.com/browse/desirous [https://web.archive.org/web/20230612133458/https://www.dictionary.com/browse/desirous Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Desta''' (ደስታ). African. Amharic word meaning "joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desta [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522052955/https://www.behindthename.com/name/desta Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Destry'''. English. Derived from Anglo-Norman ''destrer,'' meaning "warhorse."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/destry/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220117232551/https://www.behindthename.com/name/destry/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Destry.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170924203920/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Destry.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dev'''. Short form of names such as Deva or Devorah.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dev [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213090025/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dev Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dev/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20200705153524/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/dev/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include [[Dev Blair]]. Keywords: one syllable | |||
'''Deva''' (देव). Hindu. Meaning "deity."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/deva/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220702145759/https://www.behindthename.com/name/deva/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Devan''', '''Deven''', '''Devyn,''' or '''Devin'''. 1. English. Derived from Irish ''Damhán'', meaning "fawn." 2. English. Derived from Old French ''devin'', meaning "divine."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230627143504/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230627143607/https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/devin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074308/https://www.behindthename.com/name/devin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Deveraux'''. French. From the surname, meaning "From Evreux, France." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/deveraux [https://web.archive.org/web/20230103203228/https://babynames.com/name/deveraux Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Devereaux''' (pronounced DEH-veh-roe). French. From the surname, meaning "From the Eure river." Keywords: three syllables, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/devereaux [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203070535/https://babynames.com/name/devereaux Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Devo'''. English. From the name of a popular 70's band, meaning "De-evolution." Keywords: inauspicious, modern, music, science.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230307171243/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEVO Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dharma''' (धर्म). Hindu. Meaning "law, duty, virtue" in Sanskrit.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dharma [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075745/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dharma Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dia'''. 1. Spanish. Meaning "day."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dia [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204225709/https://babynames.com/name/dia Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Greek Mythology (Δία). Meaning "heavenly, divine."<ref name=":2">https://www.behindthename.com/name/dia/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530170146/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dia/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or those who "belong to Zeus."<ref>https://religion.wikia.org/wiki/Dia_%28mythology%29</ref> 3. African (Lembaama). Meaning "love."<ref name=":2" /> | |||
'''Diamond'''. English. Meaning "Brilliant gem."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diamond [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812015834/https://babynames.com/name/diamond Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dian'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Candle."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dian [https://web.archive.org/web/20220724133503/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Diara'''. Latin. Meaning "Gift."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diara [https://web.archive.org/web/20220624220257/https://babynames.com/name/diara Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Didi'''. 1. English. Feminine form of the Latin name Diana, meaning "Divine." 2. German. Masculine pet form of the name Dieter, meaning "Warrior of the people."<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Didier'''. Fernch. Meaning "The desired one."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/didier/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221005181945/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/didier/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Diede'''. Dutch. Pet form of Diederik, from Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "Ruler of the people."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diede [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080816/https://www.behindthename.com/name/diede Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Diem'''. Latin. Meaning "Day."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diem [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128111021/https://babynames.com/name/diem Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dikla''' (דִּקְלָה). Hebrew. Possibly meaning "Palm grove." Variant: '''Diklah'''. Keywords: Biblical, nature, trees.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diklah [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074959/https://www.behindthename.com/name/diklah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Diligence'''. Puritan. Meaning "Persistent effort."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diligence/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509012149/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/diligence/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: personality, virtue. | |||
'''Dillian'''. American. A created name, from a combination of the names Dillon and Gillian. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dillian [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129051859/https://babynames.com/name/dillian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dilshad''' (دلشاد). Persian. Meaning "A happy heart; cheerful." Variant: '''Delshad'''. Keywords: emotions, virtues.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad [https://web.archive.org/web/20220703112148/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dimi''' (Δημη). Greek. Pet form of the feminine name Dimitra and masculine name Dimitrios, both of which come from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning "Earth mother." Keywords: earth, elements, femininity, mythology.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimi [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075049/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimitra [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528222932/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimitra Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrios [https://web.archive.org/web/20230418111213/https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrios Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrius [https://web.archive.org/web/20230527194306/https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrius Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530161030/http://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dimity'''. English. Meaning "A type of cloth." Keywords: clothing.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dimity [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203045151/https://babynames.com/name/dimity Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dion'''. Greek. From the name of the god of wine and revelry.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dion [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208022809/https://babynames.com/name/dion Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dior'''. French. Meaning "Present" or "Golden."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dior [https://web.archive.org/web/20230309173656/https://babynames.com/name/Dior Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dior/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230204223513/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dior/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Disco'''. American, English. A modern name meaning "A dance style; a discotheque, a dance club." Keywords: arts, modern, playful.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/disco [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604134912/https://babynames.com/name/disco Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Disney'''. English. From the English surname, from the French surname, meaning "From Isigny, France." Keywords: arts, playful.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/disney [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208190650/https://babynames.com/name/disney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Disgleirio'''. Welsh. Meaning "Glittering, illuminated." Keywords: beauty, style.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Disgleirio.html |title=Archive copy |access-date=2019-11-30 |archive-date=2023-07-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720125420/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Disgleirio.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
'''Dix'''. 1. French. Meaning "Ten," or "tenth." Keywords: birth, number. 2. English. Meaning "Son of Richard."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dix [https://web.archive.org/web/20220808071653/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dix Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dixie'''. American, English. Meaning "Hardy," or "From the southern USA."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dixie/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230531005320/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dixie/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Diyar''' (دیار). Kurdish. Meaning "Apparent, visible, clear."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diyar [https://web.archive.org/web/20220527211358/https://www.behindthename.com/name/diyar Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variant: '''Dîyar''' (دییار).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/di13yar [https://web.archive.org/web/20230310115809/https://www.behindthename.com/name/di13yar Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dobie'''. American. A modern name meaning "Clay marble." Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dobie [https://web.archive.org/web/20230402024618/https://babynames.com/name/dobie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Doc'''. American. A nickname or modern name meaning "Doctor." Keywords: occupation.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/doc [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203060244/https://babynames.com/name/doc Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Domani'''. Italian. Meaning "Tomorrow." Keywords: time.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Domani [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810011044/https://babynames.com/name/domani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dominique'''. French. Meaning "Of the Lord." <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dominique [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213073515/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dominique Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> A variant of '''Dominic'''.<ref name="Lansky2006">{{Cite <ref name="Lansky2006">{{Cite book | name = 100,000 + Baby Names. The Most Helpful, Complete, & Up-to-date Name Book|first =Bruce |last =Lansky |date =2006|publisher =Meadowbrook| url = https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=KY0cAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA369&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0#v=onepage&f=false}}</ref>book | name = 100,000 + Baby Names. The Most Helpful, Complete, & Up-to-date Name Book|first =Bruce |last =Lansky |date =2006|publisher =Meadowbrook| url = https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=KY0cAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA369&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0#v=onepage&f=false}}</ref> Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include the protagonist of the computer games ''[https://squinky.itch.io/pamplemousse Dominique Pamplemousse in "It's All Over Once The Fat Lady Sings!"]'' and the sequel ''[https://squinky.itch.io/dompam2 Dominique Pamplemousse in "Combinatorial Explosion!"]'' | |||
Keywords: Feminine-inclined. | |||
'''Donaver'''. American. From the Irish masculine name Donovan, meaning "Brown black." Keywords: colors, modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Donaver [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812062854/https://babynames.com/name/donaver Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Donier'''. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Donier [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202055838/https://babynames.com/name/donier Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dor''' or '''Dowr''' (דּוֹר). Hebrew. Meaning "Generation." Keywords: one syllable.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dor [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074957/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dor Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
[[File:Dorian Electra, Subterranean Chicago, March 7, 2018 (40794046452) (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Dorian Electra]] performing in 2018.]] | |||
'''Dorian'''. English, modern. A name invented by Oscar Wilde for his novel, ''The Portrait of Dorian Gray'' (1891). Thought to be derived from the name of the Greek tribe, the Dorians, meaning "From the sea," or from the Irish surname Doran, meaning "Exile, wanderer." Keywords: inauspicious meanings, literary, modern, queer<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dorian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530005251/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dorian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dorian [https://web.archive.org/web/20221220233520/https://babynames.com/name/dorian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American singer-songwriter [[Dorian Electra]] (b. 1992).<ref name="Oflynn">{{Cite web |title=Get to know Dorian Electra, the Liberace of fantasy pop music |last=O'Flynn |first=Brian |work=Dazed |date=25 April 2019 |access-date=29 April 2020 |url= https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/44167/1/dorian-electra-new-song-video-flamboyant-interview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213121908/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/44167/1/dorian-electra-new-song-video-flamboyant-interview |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/dORIANELECTRA Dorian Electra Twitter bio] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230717060100/https://twitter.com/DORIANELECTRA Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/dorianelectra/ Dorian Electra Instagram] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230512010536/https://www.instagram.com/dorianelectra Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="Beaumont-Thomas">{{Cite web |title=Pop sensation Dorian Electra: 'I'm not a woman dressing as a man. It's more complex' |last=Beaumont-Thomas |first=Ben |work=the Guardian |date=12 July 2019 |access-date=29 April 2020 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jul/12/pop-sensation-dorian-electra-im-not-a-woman-dressing-as-a-man-its-more-complex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612151744/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jul/12/pop-sensation-dorian-electra-im-not-a-woman-dressing-as-a-man-its-more-complex |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> | |||
'''Dorji''' (རྡོ་རྗེ). Tibetan. Meaning "Diamond."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dorji [https://web.archive.org/web/20220819180712/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dorji Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dorsey'''. English. From the French surname meaning "From Orsay in France." Keywords: two syllables.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dorsey [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320130514/https://babynames.com/name/dorsey Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dorsey/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230127004941/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dorsey/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dresden'''. English. From the name of a German city, meaning "Riverside forest."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dresden/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20211022054643/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dresden/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Drew'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Andrew, meaning "Manly," or the Latin feminine name Drusilla, possibly meaning "Strong." Variant: '''Dru'''. Keywords: masculinity, strength, virtue.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Drew [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128081310/https://babynames.com/name/drew Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dru/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509012219/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/dru/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Drummer'''. English. Meaning "One who drums." Keywords: music, occupation, playful.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Drummer [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322160020/https://babynames.com/name/drummer Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Drury'''. English. Meaning "Love, friendship."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Drury [https://web.archive.org/web/20221210052702/https://babynames.com/name/drury Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dubaku'''. Western African, Akan. Meaning "Eleventh born child." Keywords: birth.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dubaku [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522052955/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dubaku Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dublin'''. English, modern. From the name of the capital city of Ireland. Not a given name in Ireland. Keywords: modern, places.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dublin/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509012229/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/dublin/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duda'''. Portuguese. Pet form of the masculine name Eduardo and feminine name Eduarda, both meaning "Guardian of riches" or "Rich guard." Keywords: two syllables, wealth.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duda [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207025054/https://www.behindthename.com/name/duda Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330124947/https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duff'''. Irish. Meaning "Dark." Keywords: one syllable.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/duff [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203051351/https://babynames.com/name/duff Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duffy'''. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Descendant of Dubhthach." Keywords: two syllables.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/duffy [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203064051/https://babynames.com/name/duffy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duha''' (ضحى). Arabic. Meaning "Morning." Keywords: sky, sun, time.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duha [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074852/https://www.behindthename.com/name/duha Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dunixi'''. Form of the Greek name Dionysius.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunixi [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810030954/https://babynames.com/name/dunixi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dunne'''. English. Meaning "Brown." Keywords: colors, one syllable, physical appearance.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunne [https://web.archive.org/web/20221128092018/https://babynames.com/name/dunne Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Durable'''. English. Meaning "Lasting." Keywords: strength, three syllables, virtue.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Durable [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810170733/https://babynames.com/name/durable Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duri''' (두리). Korean. Meaning "Two." Keywords: numbers, two syllables.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duri [https://web.archive.org/web/20221109070700/https://www.behindthename.com/name/duri Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duru'''. Turkish. Meaning "Clear, lucid."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duru [https://web.archive.org/web/20230223202437/https://www.behindthename.com/name/duru Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duscha'''. Slavic. Meaning "Divine spirit." Keywords: religion, spirituality.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Duscha [https://web.archive.org/web/20220925040543/https://babynames.com/name/duscha Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dustin'''. English and German. Meaning "Brave warrior." Traditionally masculine, but recently sometimes used for girls. Keywords: courage, two syllables, virtues.<ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/dustin-baby-name [https://web.archive.org/web/20230511202210/https://www.thebump.com/b/dustin-baby-name Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dusty'''. English. Meaning "Covered in dust," or a pet form of the name Dustin. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dusty [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330153526/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dusty Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Duygu'''. Turkish. Meaning "Emotion, sensation."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duygu [https://web.archive.org/web/20230223202447/https://www.behindthename.com/name/duygu Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dwi'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Two," or "Second." Keywords: birth, numbers.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dwi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221109201337/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dwi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dwyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "To steal" (?).<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dwyn [https://web.archive.org/web/20221210054735/https://babynames.com/name/dwyn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dwyryd'''. Welsh. Meaning "Two ford."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dwyryd/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230321182206/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dwyryd/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dylan'''. Welsh. Meaning "Great tide, flow." The name of a hero in Welsh mythology. Traditionally masculine, but recently sometimes used for girls. Keywords: mythology, water. Variants: '''Dillan''', '''Dillon'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dylan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401163234/https://babynames.com/name/Dylan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dylan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230531204222/https://www.behindthename.com/name/dylan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dylan/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401141800/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dylan/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dyre'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Dear heart." Keywords: affection.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dyre [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326031635/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dyre Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | |||
'''Dzaghig'''. Armenian. Meaning "Flower." Keywords: nature, plants.<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
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An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with D, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with D include Dale, Darby, Dominique, and Drew. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with D, more than 150 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with C. Next page: neutral names starting with E.
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Da. Chinese. 1. 达 (dá). Meaning "Achieve, arrive at, intelligent." Keywords: virtues. 2. 大 (dà). Meaning "big, great, vast, high." Keywords: physical appearance, size.[1]
Dabney. English. Derived from French d'Aubigné, denoting one who came from Aubigné in France.[2][3]
Dacey. 1. Celtic/Gaelic. Meaning "Down Below," denoting a southerner.[4] 2. English. Pet form of Candace.[5]
Dagan or Dagon. Akkadian. From the name of the Semitic god of agriculture, who has the body of a fish. Usually a male name. Keywords: mythology[6][7]
Dagmar. German, Danish, and Scandinavian. Meaning "Glorious day." Usually feminine.[8]
Dahama. Dagbani. Meaning "Riches."[9]
Dahl. Old Nordic. Meaning "valley."[10]
Dakota. Native American. In the Dakota language it means "friend, ally." Keywords: places.[11][12]
Dale. Old English. Meaning "A dale or valley."[13][14]
Keywords: Masculine-inclined, English, nature.
Daliri. Dagbani. Meaning "good fortune."[15]
Dalitso. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Blessing."[16]
Dallas. British (Scottish). Meaning "meadow dwelling", "house in the valley, "valley of the water" or "resting place". Also the name of a town in Scotland and a city in Texas.[17][18][19]
Keywords: Masculine-inclined, Scottish, British, nature, places.
Dallis. Scottish. A neutral form of Dallas.
Keywords: Gender neutral, Scottish, nature, places.[17]
Dallon. English. Meaning "One from the dale or valley." Variant: Dallin.[20][21]
Damani. Jamaican. Meaning "tomorrow."[22][23]
Damian. English. Derived from the Greek term δαμαζω (damazo) meaning "to tame."[24][25]
Dana. 1. English. Meaning "A person from Denmark."[26] 2. Arabic (دانا). Meaning "wise."[27] 3. (דָּנָה). Hebrew. A feminine form of the masculine name Dan, meaning "Judge."[28] Notable nonbinary people with this name include activist Dana Zzyym.
Dancer. English. Occupational name for someone who dances. Keywords: arts.[29]
Dandy. American, English. Meaning "Fancy." Keywords: beauty, clothing, modern, physical appearance, style.[30]
Danelea. Danish. Meaning "Danish meadow."[31]
Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל). Hebrew. Meaning "God is my judge." Traditionally masculine, but sometimes used for girls in modern times.[32]
Daniele. Italian. Form of Daniel[33]
Danner. German. Meaning "people of the forest," or "dweller near the fig tree."[34]
Danni. English. Diminutive of Daniell/Danielle, the French form of Daniel. Variants: Dannie, Danny, Dany.[35]
Danon. French. Form of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."[36]
Danor (דנאור, דן-אור). Hebrew. A modern combinatio of the name Dan ("he judges") and the name Or ("light").[37]
Dante. Italian. Meaning "Lasting." Traditionally a masculine name, recently sometimes used for girls.[38]
Dar (דַּר). Hebrew. Meaning "mother of pearl, nacre."[39]
Dara. 1. Irish. From Mac Dara, meaning "oak tree."[40] 2. Gaelic. Anglicized form of Dáire, meaning "fruitful, fertile."[41] 3. Khmer (ដរា). Meaning "star."[42]. 4. Persian (دارا). Meaning "wealthy."[43] 3. Middle English. Feminine name meaning "Brave, darling."[28]
Darby or Derby. English. Derived from Derby, meaning "deer town" in Old Nordic.[44][45]
Darci, Darcey, Darcy. 1. English. Derived from French d'Arcy, denoting one from Arcy, France.[46] 2. Gaelic. Derived from O'Dorchaide, meaning "dark one."[47][28]
Darian. English. Derived from the Latin name Darius, meaning "Wealthy," from Persian Dārayavahush, meaning "upholder of the good."[48][49][28]
Darien. 1. Spanish. From the name of a place in Panama.[50] 2. English. Variant spelling of Darian, meaning "Wealthy."[28]
Darnell. 1. Old English. Meaning "hidden nook."[51][52][28] 2. French. Possibly darnel, a type of grass.[53][54]
Darra. Irish. Meaning "Fruitful, fertile."[55]
Darrell, Daryl, or Darryl. English. Derived from French d'Airelle, denoting one from Airelle, France.[56][57][28]
Daruka. Indian. Meaning "Deodar tree." Generally a Hindu name.[58]
Daryan. English. Meaning "Upholder of the good."[59]
Daryl. English. Form of the name Darrell.[60]
Daughtry. English. Derived from French d'Hauterive, denoting one from Hauterive, France. Hauterive in turn is from haute rive, meaning "high bank."[61]
Daveigh. English. A neutral form of David.[62]
Daveney. English. Derived from Greek Δαφνη "Daphne",[63] meaning "laurel."[64]
Davide. Italian. Form of David.[65]
Davignon. English. Derived from French d'Avignon, denoting one from Avignon, France.[66]
Davin. English/Scottish. Form of David.[67]
Daw. English. Meaning "A jackdaw bird," or a nickname for David.[68]
Dawa (ཟླཝ). Tibetan. Meaning "Moon, month." Keywords: moon, sky, time.[69]
Day. English. Denoting a time when "the sun is overhead." Originates in Proto-Indo-European dʰegʷʰ "to burn."[70]
Daylin or Daelyn. Variant on Dale. Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.[71][13][14]
Dayo. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy arrives." Keywords: emotion.[72][28]
Dayton. English. Variation on Daytona.[73]
Daytona. English. Meaning "day town,"[74][75] or "bright and sunny town."[76]
December. English. Derived from the Latin decem, meaning "ten." It is the twelfth month on the Georgian calendar. Keywords: birth, time.[77]
Dechen (བདེ་ཆེན). Tibetan. Meaning "Great happiness." Keywords: emotion.[78]
Dede. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Grasshopper, locust." Keywords: animals, nature.[28]
Dee. English. Nickname for names beginning with "D."[79][80] The webseries Couple-ish features a nonbinary main character with this name Dee.
Deepal. Hindu. Meaning "light."[81]
Dehateh. Native American, Seneca. Meaning "enlightened."[82]
Deiondre. American (?). Meaning "valley." (?)[83][84]
Deka. African (?). Meaning "pleasing."[85][86]
Dekedrian. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.[87]
Del. English. Pet form of many names beginning with "Del."[88]
Delaine. 1. English. Derived from French d'Laine, denoting one from Laine, France.[89] 2. English. Derived from Old French Delaney, meaning "of the alder grove."[90][91] 3. Gaelic. Meaning "offspring/descendent of the challenger," or "angel from heaven."[92][93]
Delaire. English. Meaning "Of the Air."[94][95]
Delaney. 1. English. Derived from French de l'aunaie meaning "from the alder grove."[96] 2. English. Derived from Ancient Irish Ó Dubhshláine meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine."[97]
Delaware. English. An American state named after Baron De La Ware, likely based on French de la werre, meaning "of the war."[98][99]
Delivery. Puritan. Meaning "Being delivered from evil."[100]
Dell. English. Denoting one from a dell or valley.[101][102]
Delling. Nordic. Meaning "scintillating" or "fascinating."[103][104][105]
Delmar. Spanish. Meaning :Of the sea."[106]
Delshad (دلشاد). Persian. Alternative transcription of دلشاد (Dilshad) meaning "happy heart, cheerful."[107]
Delwyn. Welsh. Meaning "Pretty and fair." Keywords: physical appearance.[28]
Dembe. 1. African (Ugandan). Meaning "peace."[108] 2. African (Vhavenda). Meaning "miracle."[109]
Demi (Δημη). Greek. Alternative transcription of Δημη "Dimi",[110] itself derived from the Ancient Greek Δημητηρ "Demeter", likely meaning "Earthmother." The name is shared with the goddess of Agriculture.[111]
Denim. English. Meaning "A strong cloth." Keywords: clothing, colors, modern, physical appearance, style.[112]
Deniz. Turkish. Meaning "sea."[113][114][28]
Dennet. English and French. After Saint Denys, whose name in turn meant "follower of the Greek god Dionysius." Keywords: two syllables.[115]
Denny. English. Diminutive of Dennis, derived itself from the Greek Διονυσος "Dionysus," meaning "of Zeus."[116][117] Nonbinary characters in fiction bearing this name include Denny in the film Under My Skin.[118]
Denver. English. Rooted in Old English, meaning "Dane river/ford," or "river ford."[119][120]
Deon. English. Alternative of Greek Διων "Dion"[121] itself derived from the Greek Διονυσος "Dionysus," meaning "of Zeus."[122]
Derby. English. Originally meaning "From the deer park farm," but has also come to mean a type of hat, and a famous horse race.[123][28]
Derring. English. Variant of name Daring,[124] in other words meaning "bold" or "brave."[125]
Derry. Irish. Diminutive of the Anglicized Dermot,[126] based on Irish Diarmaid meaning "without envy"[127] or "free man."[128]
Derya. Turkish. Meaning "sea, ocean." From Persian دریا "Darya" of the same meaning.[129][28]
Deryn. Welsh. Possibly meaning "Blackbird."[130]
Des. English. Diminutive of Desmond. Originates from Irish Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster," denoting one from the area.[131]
Deseronto. Native American, Mohawk. Meaning "lightning has struck."[132]
Desi. Spanish. Meaning "desired," derived from Desiderio.[133][134]
Desirus or Desirous. English. Meaning "Desiring, wanting."[135]
Desta (ደስታ). African. Amharic word meaning "joy."[136]
Destry. English. Derived from Anglo-Norman destrer, meaning "warhorse."[137][138]
Dev. Short form of names such as Deva or Devorah.[139][140] Notable nonbinary people with this name include Dev Blair. Keywords: one syllable
Deva (देव). Hindu. Meaning "deity."[141]
Devan, Deven, Devyn, or Devin. 1. English. Derived from Irish Damhán, meaning "fawn." 2. English. Derived from Old French devin, meaning "divine."[142][143][144][28]
Deveraux. French. From the surname, meaning "From Evreux, France." Keywords: places.[145]
Devereaux (pronounced DEH-veh-roe). French. From the surname, meaning "From the Eure river." Keywords: three syllables, places.[146]
Devo. English. From the name of a popular 70's band, meaning "De-evolution." Keywords: inauspicious, modern, music, science.[147]
Dharma (धर्म). Hindu. Meaning "law, duty, virtue" in Sanskrit.[148]
Dia. 1. Spanish. Meaning "day."[149] 2. Greek Mythology (Δία). Meaning "heavenly, divine."[150] or those who "belong to Zeus."[151] 3. African (Lembaama). Meaning "love."[150]
Diamond. English. Meaning "Brilliant gem."[152][28]
Dian. Indonesian. Meaning "Candle."[153]
Diara. Latin. Meaning "Gift."[154]
Didi. 1. English. Feminine form of the Latin name Diana, meaning "Divine." 2. German. Masculine pet form of the name Dieter, meaning "Warrior of the people."[28]
Didier. Fernch. Meaning "The desired one."[155]
Diede. Dutch. Pet form of Diederik, from Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "Ruler of the people."[156]
Diem. Latin. Meaning "Day."[157]
Dikla (דִּקְלָה). Hebrew. Possibly meaning "Palm grove." Variant: Diklah. Keywords: Biblical, nature, trees.[158]
Diligence. Puritan. Meaning "Persistent effort."[159] Keywords: personality, virtue.
Dillian. American. A created name, from a combination of the names Dillon and Gillian. Keywords: modern.[160]
Dilshad (دلشاد). Persian. Meaning "A happy heart; cheerful." Variant: Delshad. Keywords: emotions, virtues.[161]
Dimi (Δημη). Greek. Pet form of the feminine name Dimitra and masculine name Dimitrios, both of which come from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning "Earth mother." Keywords: earth, elements, femininity, mythology.[162][163][164][165][166]
Dimity. English. Meaning "A type of cloth." Keywords: clothing.[167]
Dion. Greek. From the name of the god of wine and revelry.[168]
Dior. French. Meaning "Present" or "Golden."[169][170]
Disco. American, English. A modern name meaning "A dance style; a discotheque, a dance club." Keywords: arts, modern, playful.[171]
Disney. English. From the English surname, from the French surname, meaning "From Isigny, France." Keywords: arts, playful.[172]
Disgleirio. Welsh. Meaning "Glittering, illuminated." Keywords: beauty, style.[173]
Dix. 1. French. Meaning "Ten," or "tenth." Keywords: birth, number. 2. English. Meaning "Son of Richard."[174]
Dixie. American, English. Meaning "Hardy," or "From the southern USA."[175]
Diyar (دیار). Kurdish. Meaning "Apparent, visible, clear."[176] Variant: Dîyar (دییار).[177]
Dobie. American. A modern name meaning "Clay marble." Keywords: modern.[178]
Doc. American. A nickname or modern name meaning "Doctor." Keywords: occupation.[179]
Domani. Italian. Meaning "Tomorrow." Keywords: time.[180]
Dominique. French. Meaning "Of the Lord." [181][28] A variant of Dominic.Cite error: Closing </ref>
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Keywords: Feminine-inclined.
Donaver. American. From the Irish masculine name Donovan, meaning "Brown black." Keywords: colors, modern.[182]
Donier. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.[183]
Dor or Dowr (דּוֹר). Hebrew. Meaning "Generation." Keywords: one syllable.[184][28]
Dorian. English, modern. A name invented by Oscar Wilde for his novel, The Portrait of Dorian Gray (1891). Thought to be derived from the name of the Greek tribe, the Dorians, meaning "From the sea," or from the Irish surname Doran, meaning "Exile, wanderer." Keywords: inauspicious meanings, literary, modern, queer[185][186] Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American singer-songwriter Dorian Electra (b. 1992).[187][188][189][190]
Dorji (རྡོ་རྗེ). Tibetan. Meaning "Diamond."[191]
Dorsey. English. From the French surname meaning "From Orsay in France." Keywords: two syllables.[192][193]
Dresden. English. From the name of a German city, meaning "Riverside forest."[194]
Drew. English. Pet form of the masculine name Andrew, meaning "Manly," or the Latin feminine name Drusilla, possibly meaning "Strong." Variant: Dru. Keywords: masculinity, strength, virtue.[195][196][28]
Drummer. English. Meaning "One who drums." Keywords: music, occupation, playful.[197]
Drury. English. Meaning "Love, friendship."[198]
Dubaku. Western African, Akan. Meaning "Eleventh born child." Keywords: birth.[199][28]
Dublin. English, modern. From the name of the capital city of Ireland. Not a given name in Ireland. Keywords: modern, places.[200]
Duda. Portuguese. Pet form of the masculine name Eduardo and feminine name Eduarda, both meaning "Guardian of riches" or "Rich guard." Keywords: two syllables, wealth.[201][202]
Duff. Irish. Meaning "Dark." Keywords: one syllable.[203]
Duffy. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Descendant of Dubhthach." Keywords: two syllables.[204]
Duha (ضحى). Arabic. Meaning "Morning." Keywords: sky, sun, time.[205][28]
Dunixi. Form of the Greek name Dionysius.[206]
Dunne. English. Meaning "Brown." Keywords: colors, one syllable, physical appearance.[207]
Durable. English. Meaning "Lasting." Keywords: strength, three syllables, virtue.[208]
Duri (두리). Korean. Meaning "Two." Keywords: numbers, two syllables.[209]
Duru. Turkish. Meaning "Clear, lucid."[210]
Duscha. Slavic. Meaning "Divine spirit." Keywords: religion, spirituality.[211][28]
Dustin. English and German. Meaning "Brave warrior." Traditionally masculine, but recently sometimes used for girls. Keywords: courage, two syllables, virtues.[212]
Dusty. English. Meaning "Covered in dust," or a pet form of the name Dustin. [213]
Duygu. Turkish. Meaning "Emotion, sensation."[214][28]
Dwi. Indonesian. Meaning "Two," or "Second." Keywords: birth, numbers.[215]
Dwyn. Welsh. Meaning "To steal" (?).[216]
Dwyryd. Welsh. Meaning "Two ford."[217]
Dylan. Welsh. Meaning "Great tide, flow." The name of a hero in Welsh mythology. Traditionally masculine, but recently sometimes used for girls. Keywords: mythology, water. Variants: Dillan, Dillon.[218][219][220]
Dyre. Scandinavian. Meaning "Dear heart." Keywords: affection.[221]
Dzaghig. Armenian. Meaning "Flower." Keywords: nature, plants.[28]
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/dandy Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Danelea Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniel Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniele Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://nameberry.com/babyname/Danner Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/danni Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/danon Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/danor/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dante/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dar Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-1 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/da10ire Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-3 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darby Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darby/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darcy Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://ireland-calling.com/irish-names-darcy/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/darian Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darian/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/darien Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darnell/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Darnell Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/darra Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darryl Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/darrell Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Daruka Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/daryl Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/daughtry/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/daveigh/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Daveney Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/daphne Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/davide Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Davignon Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/davin Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/daw/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dawa Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/day/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/daelyn/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dayo Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/dayton Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dayton/f Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Daytona Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dayton/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/december/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dechen Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dee Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dee/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.babynamescube.com/deepal-name-meaning Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dehateh Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deiondre/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Deiondre Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Deka Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deka/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dekedrian Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/del Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaine Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Delaine.html Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delaine Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Delaney Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delaine/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.wikiname.net/girl/Delaire Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaire Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-1 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/delaney-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Delaware/f Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.etymonline.com/word/Delaware Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/delivery/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dell Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dell/f Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Delling Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delling Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delling/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delmar/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dembe Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dembe/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/demi Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/denim Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/deni50z Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Deniz Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dennet Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Denny Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/denny Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Denver Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/denver Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dion Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dionysos Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/derby Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Derring Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Derring Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dermot Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/diarmaid Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://nameberry.com/babyname/Diarmaid Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/derya Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deryn/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/des Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Deseronto Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/desi Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/desi Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/browse/desirous Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/desta Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/destry/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Destry.html Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dev Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dev/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/deva/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-2 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-1 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/devin Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/deveraux Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/devereaux Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devo Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/dia Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dian Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Diara Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/didier/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/diede Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Diem Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/diklah Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/diligence/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dillian Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimitra Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrios Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrius Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1 Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/dimity Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dior Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/disco Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/di13yar Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/dobie Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/doc Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Domani Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dominique Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Donaver Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Donier Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dor Archived on 17 July 2023
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- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dresden/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Drew Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dru/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Drummer Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Drury Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dubaku Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dublin/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/duda Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/duff Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/duffy Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/duha Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunixi Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunne Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Durable Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/duri Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/duru Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Duscha Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thebump.com/b/dustin-baby-name Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dusty Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/duygu Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dwi Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dwyn Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dwyryd/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Dylan Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/dylan Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dylan/ Archived on 17 July 2023
- ↑ https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dyre Archived on 17 July 2023