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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with D''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with C]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with E]]. | 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. 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, 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</ref> | |||
'''Dabney'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Aubigné'', denoting one who came from Aubigné in France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dabney/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dabney</ref> | '''Dabney'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Aubigné'', denoting one who came from Aubigné in France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dabney/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dabney</ref> | ||
'''Dacey'''. 1. Celtic/Gaelic. Meaning "Down Below," denoting a southerner.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dacey/</ref> 2. English. Pet form of Candace.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dacey/submitted</ref> | '''Dacey'''. 1. Celtic/Gaelic. Meaning "Down Below," denoting a southerner.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dacey/</ref> 2. English. Pet form of Candace.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dacey/submitted</ref> | ||
'''Dagan''' or '''Dagon'''. | '''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/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dagon</ref> | ||
'''Dagmar'''. German, Danish, and Scandinavian. Meaning "Glorious day." Usually feminine.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dagmar/</ref> | |||
'''Dahama'''. Dagbani. Meaning "Riches."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dahama/submitted</ref> | |||
'''Dahl'''. Old Nordic. Meaning "valley."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/dahl</ref> | '''Dahl'''. Old Nordic. Meaning "valley."<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/dahl</ref> | ||
'''Dakota'''. Native American. In the Dakota language it means "friend, ally."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Dakota.html</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dakota</ref> | '''Dakota'''. Native American. In the Dakota language it means "friend, ally." Keywords: places.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Dakota.html</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dakota</ref> | ||
'''Dale'''. Old English. | '''Dale'''. Old English. Meaning "A dale or valley."<ref name=":0">https://www.babynames.com/name/dale</ref><ref name=":1">https://www.behindthename.com/name/dale</ref> | ||
'''Daliri'''. Dagbani. Meaning "good fortune." | '''Daliri'''. Dagbani. Meaning "good fortune."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daliri/submitted</ref> | ||
'''Dalitso'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Blessing."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dalitso</ref> | |||
'''Dallas'''. English (Scottish). Meaning "meadow dwelling" or "house in the valley."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dallas/f</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dallas</ref> | '''Dallas'''. English (Scottish). Meaning "meadow dwelling" or "house in the valley."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dallas/f</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dallas</ref> | ||
'''Dallon'''. English. | '''Dallon'''. English. Meaning "One from the dale or valley." Variant: '''Dallin'''.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallon/</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dallin/</ref> | ||
'''Damani'''. Jamaican. Meaning "tomorrow."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/damani-name-meaning</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Damani</ref> | '''Damani'''. Jamaican. Meaning "tomorrow."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/damani-name-meaning</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Damani</ref> | ||
'''Damian'''. English. Derived from the | '''Damian'''. English. Derived from the Greek term ''δαμαζω (damazo)'' meaning "to tame."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/damian</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Damian</ref> | ||
'''Dana'''. 1. English. | '''Dana'''. 1. English. Meaning "A person from Denmark."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-2</ref> 2. Arabic (دانا). Meaning "wise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dana-4</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</ref> | ||
'''Dancer'''. English. Occupational name for someone who dances. | '''Dancer'''. English. Occupational name for someone who dances. Keywords: arts.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dancer</ref> | ||
'''Dandy'''. American, English. Meaning "Fancy." Keywords: beauty, clothing, modern, physical appearance, style.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dandy</ref> | |||
'''Danelea'''. Danish. Meaning "Danish meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Danelea</ref> | '''Danelea'''. Danish. Meaning "Danish meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Danelea</ref> | ||
'''Daniel''' | '''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</ref> | ||
'''Daniele'''. Italian. Form of Daniel<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniele</ref> | '''Daniele'''. Italian. Form of Daniel<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daniele</ref> | ||
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'''Danner'''. German. Meaning "people of the forest," or "dweller near the fig tree."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Danner</ref> | '''Danner'''. German. Meaning "people of the forest," or "dweller near the fig tree."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Danner</ref> | ||
'''Danni''', '''Dannie''', | '''Danni'''. English. Diminutive of Daniell/Danielle, the French form of Daniel. Variants: '''Dannie''', '''Danny''', '''Dany'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/danni</ref> | ||
'''Danon'''. French. Form of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/danon</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</ref> | |||
'''Dante'''. Italian. Meaning "Lasting." Traditionally a masculine name, recently sometimes used for girls.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dante/</ref> | |||
'''Dar''' (דַּר). Hebrew. Meaning "mother of pearl, nacre."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dar</ref> | '''Dar''' (דַּר). Hebrew. Meaning "mother of pearl, nacre."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dar</ref> | ||
'''Dara'''. 1. Irish. From ''Mac Dara'', meaning "oak tree."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-1</ref> 2. Gaelic. Anglicized form of ''Dáire'', meaning "fruitful, fertile."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/da10ire</ref> 3. Khmer (ដរា). Meaning "star."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-2</ref>. 4. Persian (دارا). Meaning "wealthy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-3</ref> | '''Dara'''. 1. Irish. From ''Mac Dara'', meaning "oak tree."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-1</ref> 2. Gaelic. Anglicized form of ''Dáire'', meaning "fruitful, fertile."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/da10ire</ref> 3. Khmer (ដរា). Meaning "star."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-2</ref>. 4. Persian (دارا). Meaning "wealthy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dara-3</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</ref> | '''Darby''' or '''Derby'''. English. Derived from ''Derby'', meaning "deer town" in Old Nordic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darby</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darby/</ref> | ||
'''Darci''' | '''Darci''', '''Darcey''', '''Darcy'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''d'Arcy'', denoting one from Arcy, France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darcy</ref> 2. Gaelic. Derived from ''O'Dorchaide,'' meaning "dark one."<ref>https://ireland-calling.com/irish-names-darcy/</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Darian'''. English. Derived from Persian ''Dārayavahush'', meaning "upholder of the good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darian</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darian/</ref> | '''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</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darian/</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
''' | '''Darien'''. 1. Spanish. From the name of a place in Panama.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darien</ref> 2. English. Variant spelling of Darian, meaning "Wealthy."<ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Darrell''', '''Daryl''', or '''Darryl'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Airelle'', denoting one from Airelle, France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darryl</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darrell</ref> | '''Darnell'''. 1. Old English. Meaning "hidden nook."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/darnell/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> 2. French. Possibly ''darnel'', a type of grass.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darnell</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Darnell</ref> | ||
'''Darra'''. Irish. Meaning "Fruitful, fertile."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/darra</ref> | |||
'''Darrell''', '''Daryl''', or '''Darryl'''. English. Derived from French ''d'Airelle'', denoting one from Airelle, France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darryl</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/darrell</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Daruka'''. Indian. Meaning "Deodar tree." Generally a Hindu name.<ref>http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Daruka</ref> | '''Daruka'''. Indian. Meaning "Deodar tree." Generally a Hindu name.<ref>http://www.indiachildnames.com/name.aspx?name=Daruka</ref> | ||
'''Daryan'''. English. Meaning "Upholder of the good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/daryan</ref> | |||
'''Daryl'''. English. Form of the name Darrell.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/daryl</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</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</ref> | ||
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'''Davin'''. English/Scottish. Form of David.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/davin</ref> | '''Davin'''. English/Scottish. Form of David.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/davin</ref> | ||
'''Daw'''. English. Meaning "A jackdaw bird," or a nickname for David.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/daw/</ref> | |||
'''Dawa''' (ཟླཝ). Tibetan. Meaning "Moon, month." Keywords: moon, sky, time.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dawa</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</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</ref> | ||
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'''Daylin''' or '''Daelyn'''. Variant on ''Dale.'' Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daelyn/submitted</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | '''Daylin''' or '''Daelyn'''. Variant on ''Dale.'' Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/daelyn/submitted</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
'''Dayton'''. English. Variation on ''Daytona.'' | '''Dayo'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy arrives." Keywords: emotion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dayo</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Dayton'''. English. Variation on ''Daytona.''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dayton</ref> | |||
'''Daytona'''. English. Meaning "day town,"<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dayton/f</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Daytona</ref> or "bright and sunny town."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dayton/</ref> | '''Daytona'''. English. Meaning "day town,"<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Dayton/f</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Daytona</ref> or "bright and sunny town."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dayton/</ref> | ||
'''December'''. English. Derived from the Latin ''decem'', meaning "ten." It is the twelfth month on the Georgian calendar.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/december/submitted</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</ref> | ||
'''Dechen''' (བདེ་ཆེན). Tibetan. Meaning "Great happiness." Keywords: emotion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dechen</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</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dee/</ref> | '''Dee'''. English. Nickname for names beginning with "D."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dee</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dee/</ref> | ||
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'''Deepal'''. Hindu. Meaning "light."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/deepal-name-meaning</ref> | '''Deepal'''. Hindu. Meaning "light."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/deepal-name-meaning</ref> | ||
'''Dehateh'''. Native American. Meaning "enlightened."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dehateh</ref> | '''Dehateh'''. Native American, Seneca. Meaning "enlightened."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dehateh</ref> | ||
'''Deiondre'''. | '''Deiondre'''. American (?). Meaning "valley." (?)<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deiondre/</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deiondre</ref> | ||
'''Deka'''. African. Meaning "pleasing."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deka</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deka/</ref> | '''Deka'''. African (?). Meaning "pleasing."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deka</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deka/</ref> | ||
'''Dekedrian'''. | '''Dekedrian'''. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dekedrian</ref> | ||
'''Del'''. English. Pet form of many names beginning with "Del."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/del</ref> | |||
'''Delaine'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''d'Laine'', denoting one from Laine, France.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaine</ref> 2. English. Derived from Old French ''Delaney'', meaning "of the alder grove."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Delaine.html</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delaine</ref> 3. Gaelic. Meaning "offspring/descendent of the challenger," or "angel from heaven."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Delaney</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delaine/</ref> | '''Delaine'''. 1. English. Derived from French ''d'Laine'', denoting one from Laine, France.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delaine</ref> 2. English. Derived from Old French ''Delaney'', meaning "of the alder grove."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Delaine.html</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delaine</ref> 3. Gaelic. Meaning "offspring/descendent of the challenger," or "angel from heaven."<ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Delaney</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delaine/</ref> | ||
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'''Delling'''. Nordic. Meaning "scintillating" or "fascinating."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delling</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delling</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delling/</ref> | '''Delling'''. Nordic. Meaning "scintillating" or "fascinating."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Delling</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Delling</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delling/</ref> | ||
'''Delmar'''. Spanish. Meaning :Of the sea."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/delmar/</ref> | |||
'''Delshad''' (دلشاد). Persian. Alternative transcription of ''دلشاد (Dilshad)'' meaning "happy heart, cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad</ref> | '''Delshad''' (دلشاد). Persian. Alternative transcription of ''دلشاد (Dilshad)'' meaning "happy heart, cheerful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad</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</ref> 2. African (Vhavenda). Meaning "miracle."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dembe/</ref> | '''Dembe'''. 1. African (Ugandan). Meaning "peace."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dembe</ref> 2. African (Vhavenda). Meaning "miracle."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dembe/</ref> | ||
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'''Demi''' (Δημη). Greek. Alternative transcription of ''Δημη "Dimi"'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demi</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</ref> | '''Demi''' (Δημη). Greek. Alternative transcription of ''Δημη "Dimi"'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demi</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</ref> | ||
'''Denim'''. English. A | '''Denim'''. English. Meaning "A strong cloth." Keywords: clothing, colors, modern, physical appearance, style.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/denim</ref> | ||
'''Deniz' | '''Deniz'''. Turkish. Meaning "sea."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/deni50z</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deniz</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</ref> | |||
'''Denny'''. English. Diminutive of ''Dennis'', derived itself from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Denny</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/denny</ref> | '''Denny'''. English. Diminutive of ''Dennis'', derived itself from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Denny</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/denny</ref> | ||
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'''Deon'''. English. Alternative of Greek Διων "''Dion''"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dion</ref> itself derived from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dionysos</ref> | '''Deon'''. English. Alternative of Greek Διων "''Dion''"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dion</ref> itself derived from the Greek ''Διονυσος "Dionysus,"'' meaning "of Zeus."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dionysos</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</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Derring'''. English. Variant of name ''Daring'',<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Derring</ref> in other words meaning "bold" or "brave."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Derring</ref> | '''Derring'''. English. Variant of name ''Daring'',<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Derring</ref> in other words meaning "bold" or "brave."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Derring</ref> | ||
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'''Derry'''. Irish. Diminutive of the Anglicized ''Dermot'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dermot</ref> based on Irish ''Diarmaid'' meaning "without envy"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diarmaid</ref> or "free man."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Diarmaid</ref> | '''Derry'''. Irish. Diminutive of the Anglicized ''Dermot'',<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dermot</ref> based on Irish ''Diarmaid'' meaning "without envy"<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diarmaid</ref> or "free man."<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Diarmaid</ref> | ||
'''Derya'''. Turkish. Meaning "sea, ocean." From Persian ''دریا'' ''"Darya"'' of the same meaning.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/derya</ref> | '''Derya'''. Turkish. Meaning "sea, ocean." From Persian ''دریا'' ''"Darya"'' of the same meaning.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/derya</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Deryn'''. Welsh. Possibly meaning "Blackbird."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/deryn/</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</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</ref> | ||
'''Deseronto'''. Native American. Meaning "lightning has struck."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deseronto</ref> | '''Deseronto'''. Native American, Mohawk. Meaning "lightning has struck."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Deseronto</ref> | ||
'''Desi'''. Spanish. Meaning "desired," derived from ''Desiderio.''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desi</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/desi</ref> | '''Desi'''. Spanish. Meaning "desired," derived from ''Desiderio.''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desi</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/desi</ref> | ||
'''Desirus''' or '''Desirous''' | '''Desirus''' or '''Desirous'''. English. Meaning "Desiring, wanting."<ref>https://www.dictionary.com/browse/desirous</ref> | ||
'''Desta''' (ደስታ). African. Amharic word meaning "joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desta</ref> | '''Desta''' (ደስታ). African. Amharic word meaning "joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/desta</ref> | ||
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'''Deva''' (देव). Hindu. Meaning "deity."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/deva/submitted</ref> | '''Deva''' (देव). Hindu. Meaning "deity."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/deva/submitted</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</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-1</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/devin</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</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/devin-1</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/devin</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Deveraux'''. French. From the surname, meaning "From Evreux, France." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/deveraux</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</ref> | |||
'''Devo'''. English. | '''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</ref> | ||
'''Dharma''' (धर्म). Hindu. Meaning "law, duty, virtue" in Sanskrit.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dharma</ref> | '''Dharma''' (धर्म). Hindu. Meaning "law, duty, virtue" in Sanskrit.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dharma</ref> | ||
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'''Dia'''. 1. Spanish. Meaning "day."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dia</ref> 2. Greek Mythology (Δία). Meaning "heavenly, divine."<ref name=":2">https://www.behindthename.com/name/dia/submitted</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" /> | '''Dia'''. 1. Spanish. Meaning "day."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dia</ref> 2. Greek Mythology (Δία). Meaning "heavenly, divine."<ref name=":2">https://www.behindthename.com/name/dia/submitted</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 | '''Diamond'''. English. Meaning "Brilliant gem."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diamond</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | ||
'''Dian'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Candle."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dian</ref> | |||
'''Diara'''. Latin. Meaning "Gift."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diara</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/</ref> | |||
'''Diede'''. Dutch. Pet form of Diederik, from Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "Ruler of the people."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diede</ref> | |||
'''Diem'''. Latin. Meaning "Day."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Diem</ref> | |||
'''Dikla''' (דִּקְלָה). Hebrew. Possibly meaning "Palm grove." Variant: '''Diklah'''. Keywords: Biblical, nature, trees.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diklah</ref> | |||
'''Dillian'''. American. A created name, from a combination of the names Dillon and Gillian. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dillian</ref> | |||
'''Dilshad''' (دلشاد). Persian. Meaning "A happy heart; cheerful." Variant: '''Delshad'''. Keywords: emotions, virtues.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dilshad</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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dimitra</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrios</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demetrius</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/demeter-1</ref> | |||
'''Dimity'''. English. Meaning "A type of cloth." Keywords: clothing.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dimity</ref> | |||
'''Dion'''. Greek. From the name of the god of wine and revelry.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dion</ref> | |||
'''Dior'''. French. Meaning "Present" or "Golden."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dior</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dior/</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</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</ref> | |||
'''Disgleirio'''. Welsh. Meaning "Glittering, illuminated." Keywords: beauty, style.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Disgleirio.html</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</ref> | |||
'''Dixie'''. American, English. Meaning "Hardy," or "From the southern USA."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dixie/</ref> | |||
'''Diyar''' (دیار). Kurdish. Meaning "Apparent, visible, clear."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/diyar</ref> Variant: '''Dîyar''' (دییار).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/di13yar</ref> | |||
'''Dobie'''. American. A modern name meaning "Clay marble." Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dobie</ref> | |||
'''Doc'''. American. A nickname or modern name meaning "Doctor." Keywords: occupation.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/doc</ref> | |||
'''Domani'''. Italian. Meaning "Tomorrow." Keywords: time.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Domani</ref> | |||
'''Dominique'''. French. Meaning "Of the Lord."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dominique</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Donaver'''. American. From the Irish masculine name Donovan, meaning "Brown black." Keywords: colors, modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Donaver</ref> | |||
'''Donier'''. American. A created name. Keywords: modern.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Donier</ref> | |||
'''Dor''' or '''Dowr''' (דּוֹר). Hebrew. Meaning "Generation." Keywords: one syllable.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dor</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''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</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dorian</ref> | |||
'''Dorji''' (རྡོ་རྗེ). Tibetan. Meaning "Diamond."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dorji</ref> | |||
'''Dorsey'''. English. From the French surname meaning "From Orsay in France." Keywords: two syllables.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/dorsey</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dorsey/</ref> | |||
'''Dresden'''. English. From the name of a German city, meaning "Riverside forest."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dresden/submitted</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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dru/submitted</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Drummer'''. English. Meaning "One who drums." Keywords: music, occupation, playful.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Drummer</ref> | |||
'''Drury'''. English. Meaning "Love, friendship."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Drury</ref> | |||
'''Dubaku'''. Western African, Akan. Meaning "Eleventh born child." Keywords: birth.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dubaku</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</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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edward</ref> | |||
'''Duff'''. Irish. Meaning "Dark." Keywords: one syllable.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/duff</ref> | |||
'''Duffy'''. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Descendant of Dubhthach." Keywords: two syllables.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/duffy</ref> | |||
'''Duha''' (ضحى). Arabic. Meaning "Morning." Keywords: sky, sun, time.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duha</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dunixi'''. Form of the Greek name Dionysius.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunixi</ref> | |||
'''Dunne'''. English. Meaning "Brown." Keywords: colors, one syllable, physical appearance.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dunne</ref> | |||
'''Durable'''. English. Meaning "Lasting." Keywords: strength, three syllables, virtue.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Durable</ref> | |||
'''Duri''' (두리). Korean. Meaning "Two." Keywords: numbers, two syllables.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duri</ref> | |||
'''Duru'''. Turkish. Meaning "Clear, lucid."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duru</ref> | |||
'''Duscha'''. Slavic. Meaning "Divine spirit." Keywords: religion, spirituality.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Duscha</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</ref> | |||
'''Dusty'''. English. Meaning "Covered in dust," or a pet form of the name Dustin. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dusty</ref> | |||
'''Duygu'''. Turkish. Meaning "Emotion, sensation."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/duygu</ref><ref name="20knames2" /> | |||
'''Dwi'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Two," or "Second." Keywords: birth, numbers.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dwi</ref> | |||
'''Dwyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "To steal" (?).<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Dwyn</ref> | |||
'''Dwyryd'''. Welsh. Meaning "Two ford."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dwyryd/</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</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/dylan</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/dylan/</ref> | |||
'''Dyre'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Dear heart." Keywords: affection.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/dyre</ref> | |||
'''Dzaghig'''. Armenian. Meaning "Flower." Keywords: nature, plants.<ref name="20knames2" /> | |||