Neutral names starting with D

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.

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Dabney. English. Derived from French d'Aubigné, denoting one who came from Aubigné in France.

Dacey. 1. Celtic/Gaelic. Meaning "Down Below," denoting a southerner. 2. English. Pet form of Candace.

Dagan or Dagon. Hebrew. Refers to the God of Agriculture.

Dahl. Old Nordic. Meaning "valley."

Dakota. Native American. In the Dakota language it means "friend, ally."

Dale. Old English. Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.

Daliri. Dagbani. Meaning "good fortune."

Dallas. English (Scottish). Meaning "meadow dwelling" or "house in the valley."

Dallon. English. Denotes one from the Dale or Dalin.

Damani. Jamaican. Meaning "tomorrow."

Damian. English. Derived from the greek term δαμαζω (damazo) meaning "to tame."

Dana. 1. English. Denotes a Danish person. 2. Arabic (دانا). Meaning "wise."

Dancer. English. Occupational name for someone who dances.

Danelea. Danish. Meaning "Danish meadow."

Daniel English. From the name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning "God is my judge."

Daniele. Italian. Form of Daniel

Danner. German. Meaning "people of the forest," or "dweller near the fig tree."

Danni, Dannie, or Danny. English. Diminutive of Daniell/Danielle, the French form of Daniel.

Dar (דַּר). Hebrew. Meaning "mother of pearl, nacre."

Dara. 1. Irish. From Mac Dara, meaning "oak tree." 2. Gaelic. Anglicized form of Dáire, meaning "fruitful, fertile." 3. Khmer (ដរា). Meaning "star." . 4. Persian (دارا). Meaning "wealthy."

Darby or Derby. English. Derived from Derby, meaning "deer town" in Old Nordic.

Darci or Darcy. 1. English. Derived from French d'Arcy, denoting one from Arcy, France. 2. Gaelic. Derived from O'Dorchaide, meaning "dark one."

Darian. English. Derived from Persian Dārayavahush, meaning "upholder of the good."

Darnell. 1. Old English. Meaning "hidden nook." 2. French. Possibly darnel, a type of grass.

Darrell, Daryl, or Darryl. English. Derived from French d'Airelle, denoting one from Airelle, France.

Daruka. Indian. Meaning "Deodar tree." Generally a Hindu name.

Daughtry. English. Derived from French d'Hauterive, denoting one from Hauterive, France. Hauterive in turn is from haute rive, meaning "high bank."

Daveigh. English. A neutral form of David.

Daveney. English. Derived from Greek Δαφνη "Daphne", meaning "laurel."

Davide. Italian. Form of David.

Davignon. English. Derived from French d'Avignon, denoting one from Avignon, France.

Davin. English/Scottish. Form of David.

Day. English. Denoting a time when "the sun is overhead." Originates in Proto-Indo-European dʰegʷʰ "to burn."

Daylin or Daelyn. Variant on Dale. Denotes one who lived near a dale or valley.

Dayton. English. Variation on Daytona.

Daytona. English. Meaning "day town," or "bright and sunny town."

December. English. Derived from the Latin decem, meaning "ten." It is the twelfth month on the Georgian calendar.

Dee. English. Nickname for names beginning with "D."

Deepal. Hindu. Meaning "light."

Dehateh. Native American. Meaning "enlightened."

Deiondre. African. Meaning "valley."

Deka. African. Meaning "pleasing."

Dekedrian. African. Meaning "created name."

Delaine. 1. English. Derived from French d'Laine, denoting one from Laine, France. 2. English. Derived from Old French Delaney, meaning "of the alder grove." 3. Gaelic. Meaning "offspring/descendent of the challenger," or "angel from heaven."

Delaire. English. Meaning "Of the Air."

Delaney. 1. English. Derived from French de l'aunaie meaning "from the alder grove." 2. English. Derived from Ancient Irish Ó Dubhshláine meaning "descendant of Dubhshláine."

Delaware. English. An American state named after Baron De La Ware, likely based on French de la werre, meaning "of the war."

Dell. English. Denoting one from a dell or valley.

Delling. Nordic. Meaning "scintillating" or "fascinating."

Delshad (دلشاد). Persian. Alternative transcription of دلشاد (Dilshad) meaning "happy heart, cheerful."

Dembe. 1. African (Ugandan). Meaning "peace." 2. African (Vhavenda). Meaning "miracle."

Demi (Δημη). Greek. Alternative transcription of Δημη "Dimi", itself derived from the Ancient Greek Δημητηρ "Demeter", likely meaning "Earthmother." The name is shared with the goddess of Agriculture.

Denim. English. A form of strong cloth.

Deniz (DENİZ). Turkish. Meaning "sea."

Denny. English. Diminutive of Dennis, derived itself from the Greek Διονυσος "Dionysus," meaning "of Zeus."

Denver. English. Rooted in Old English, meaning "Dane river/ford," or "river ford."

Deon. English. Alternative of Greek Διων "Dion" itself derived from the Greek Διονυσος "Dionysus," meaning "of Zeus."

Derring. English. Variant of name Daring, in other words meaning "bold" or "brave."

Derry. Irish. Diminutive of the Anglicized Dermot, based on Irish Diarmaid meaning "without envy" or "free man."

Derya. Turkish. Meaning "sea, ocean." From Persian دریا "Darya" of the same meaning.

Des. English. Diminutive of Desmond. Originates from Irish Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster," denoting one from the area.

Deseronto. Native American. Meaning "lightning has struck."

Desi. Spanish. Meaning "desired," derived from Desiderio.

Desirus or Desirous. 1. English. Referring to something of desire.

Desta (ደስታ). African. Amharic word meaning "joy."

Destry. English. Derived from Anglo-Norman destrer, meaning "warhorse."

Deva (देव). Hindu. Meaning "deity."

Devan, Deven, Devyn, or Devin. 1. English. Derived from Irish Damhán, meaning "fawn." 2. English. Derived from Old French devin, meaning "divine."

Devo. English. The name of a popular 70's band.

Dharma (धर्म). Hindu. Meaning "law, duty, virtue" in Sanskrit.

Dia. 1. Spanish. Meaning "day." 2. Greek Mythology (Δία). Meaning "heavenly, divine." or those who "belong to Zeus." 3. African (Lembaama). Meaning "love."

Diamond

Dian

Diara

Diem

Dikla

Diklah

Dillian

Dilshad

Dion

Dior

Disgleirio

Dîyar

Domani

Dominique

Donaver

Donier

Donovan

Dor

Dorian

Dresden

Drew

Dru

Drummer

Drury

Dubaku

Dublin

Duha

Dumisani

Duncan

Dunixi

Dunne

Durable

Duscha

Dustin

Dusty

Duygu

Dwi

Dwyn

Dylan

Dyre