Eloquent Choices: 100 Distinctive baby Names Starting with D


Choosing a name for your little one is a momentous task, and with countless options available, the process can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate this exciting journey, we present two comprehensive tables featuring 100 baby names starting with "D" for both girls and boys, along with their meanings


50 captivating girls names starting with D

RankNameMeaning
1DahliaScandinavian for "Dahl's flower"
2DaisyAn Old English D name for girls, meaning "day's eye"
3DelilahFrom Hebrew, meaning "delicate"
4DanielleHebrew for "God is my judge"
5DianaRoyally inspired (Roman goddess of the hunt)
6DakotaNative American Sioux for "friendly one"
7DaphneGreek for "laurel tree"
8DestinyEnglish, meaning "fate"
9DeborahHebrew for "bee"
10DelaneyIrish for "dark challenger"
11DanicaSlavic, meaning "morning star"
12DarleneAn English name meaning "darling"
13DrewEnglish surname meaning "water carrier"
14DarcyIrish, meaning "dark"
15DulcieLatin for "sweet"
16DariaRussian form of Dorothy
17DemiPronounced deh-ME, this name is making a comeback in Europe
18DavinaHebrew, meaning "beloved"
19DeliaGreek for "from Delos"
20DiamondA precious gemstone
21DeniseFrench form of Dionysia (Greek god of wine)
22DominiqueFrench, meaning "of the Lord"
23DorothyGreek for "gift of God"
24DixieNickname for the Southern United States
25DaynaHebrew, meaning "judged"
26DevynIrish form of Devin, meaning "poet"
27DiorFrench fashion house
28DiyaHindi for "lamp, light"
29DelfinaSpanish, meaning "dolphin"
30DionneFrench form of Dionysia (Greek god of wine)
31DevaSanskrit for "goddess"
32DinaHebrew for "judged"
33DitaCzech diminutive of Dorothea
34DottieNickname for Dorothy
35DoveA symbol of peace
36DharmaSanskrit for "righteous path"
37DelphineFrench form of Delphinia (mythological sea nymph)
38DanniShort form of Danielle
39DemetriaGreek for "devoted to Demeter" (goddess of agriculture)
40DevoraHebrew form of Deborah
41DevikaHindi for "goddess"
42DaisieVariant spelling of Daisy
43DahlilaVariant spelling of Delilah
44DrusillaRoman name of unknown meaning
50DenebArabic for "tail of the swan" (a star)

50 captivating boys names starting with D


Rank
Name
Meaning
1
Daniel
God is my judge (Hebrew)
2
David
Beloved (Hebrew)
3
Dylan
From the sea (Welsh)
4
Dominic
Of the Lord (Latin)
5
Declan
Man of prayer (Irish)
6
Damien
Tamer (Greek)
7
Donovan
Dark warrior (Irish)
8
Derek
Ruler of people (German)
9
Devin
Poet (Irish)
10
Daxton
From the south town (English)
11
Dawson
Son of David (English)
12
Dalton
From the valley town (English)
13
Dexter
Right-handed (Latin)
14
Diego
Resolute protector (Spanish)
15
Desmond
From Desmond, a place name in Ireland
16
Dustin
Bold warrior (German)
17
Dean
Valley leader (English)
18
Duncan
Dark warrior (Scottish Gaelic)
19
Darian
From Darius (Persian king)
20
Darius
Rich, kingly (Persian)
21
Donte
Gift of God (Italian)
22
Drew
Water carrier (English)
23
Drake
Dragon (Old English)
24
Dorian
From Doris, a region in Greece
25
Demetrius
Devoted to Demeter (Greek goddess of agriculture)
26
Dante
Enduring (Latin)
27
Darwin
Bold friend (English)
28
Dennis
Follower of Dionysus (Greek god of wine)
29
Dwight
Dwelling place of white (Old English)
30
Dash
Short form of various names
31
Dallas
From Dallas, a city name in Texas
32
Damon
A gentle spirit (Greek)
33
Derrick
Ruler of people (German)
34
Deacon
Messenger (Greek)
35
Doyle
Dark stranger (Irish)
36
Duke
Leader (French)
37
Dominic
Of the Lord (Latin)
38
Dane
From Denmark (Scandinavian)
39
Demarcus
Devoted to Mars (Roman god of war)
40DevonteGift of God (Latin)
41DevonteGift of God (Latin)
42DevlinValiant defender (Irish)
43DennyShort form of Dennis
44DimitriFrom Demetrius (Devoted to Demeter)
45DarioA variant of Darius (Rich, kingly)
46DevanGentle (Sanskrit)
47DashielGod is my judge (Hebrew)
48DaxFrom Dax, a city name in France
49DorianFrom Doris, a region in Greece
50DesmondFrom Desmond, a place name in Ireland


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