Baby Names That Start With D
1714 baby names beginning with the letter D — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with D, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Denali#2338 in the U.S.Great oneDora#2388 in the U.S.Gift of godDanae#2417 in the U.S.Parched, dry earthDayami#2493 in the U.S.Modern Cuban feminine coinage; meaning not reliably established (popularly but unreliably linkeDanika#2550 in the U.S.morning star, Venus as the morning starDrue#2551 in the U.S.Manly, masculineDarby#2564 in the U.S.From the English place name Derby, derived from Old Norse dyr (deer) and byr (settlement or vilDavie#2565 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedDianna#2566 in the U.S.divine, goddess of the huntDolores#2567 in the U.S.From Spanish dolores, plural of dolor (pain, sorrow), used in the Marian title Nuestra Señora dDelylah#2619 in the U.S.delicateDiane#2620 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divineDivinity#2621 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.Dailyn#2700 in the U.S.brightness of dayDeari#2701 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing 'dear/dearie' (a term of endearment) and the -ari sound; routes informalDesirae#2702 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDelany#2866 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish surname Ó Dubhshláine, from 'dubh' (dark/black) plus 'Sláine' (the River SlaneDayla#2908 in the U.S.to draw water, gentle, delicateDoris#2909 in the U.S.Dorian womanDenym#2965 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the cotton fabric whose name comes from French serge de Nîmes, 'serDaila#3038 in the U.S.to draw water, gentleDeja#3039 in the U.S.AlreadyDestinee#3040 in the U.S.Destiny, fateDanni#3076 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'Daelyn#3112 in the U.S.brightness of dayDaliah#3113 in the U.S.Branch, bough, tendril; from Hebrew DaliaDevi#3139 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in HinduismDominique#3140 in the U.S.Of the LordDynver#3174 in the U.S.Dane fordDariela#3220 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Dariel/Darío, ultimately from Persian Darius, traditionally glossed 'poDebanhi#3221 in the U.S.Modern Mexican coinage, popularly an acrostic of 'Dios Eterno Bendice A Nuestra Hija'.Dhara#3222 in the U.S.From Sanskrit dhara, 'the earth; a continuous flow, a stream' (a name of the earth goddess)Darianna#3263 in the U.S.Elaboration of Daria — feminine of Darius, Persian 'possessor, holder of the good, wealthy' — wDelina#3264 in the U.S.Beloved in Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) communities; also a short form of Adelina/Delphina Darling#3301 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one; from Old English deorling, 'darling, favorite', also an English surnameDariyah#3411 in the U.S.-iyah styling linked to Persian Darya, 'sea, ocean' — also a modern melodic coinage; routes layDelila#3412 in the U.S.Delicate, tender, languishing; variant of Delilah, the woman who beguiled Samson in the Book ofDempsey#3479 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Diomasaigh, 'proud, haughty'; here for girlsDevon#3480 in the U.S.From the English county of Devon, named for the Dumnonii, 'deep valley dwellers'; a place-and-sDarcie#3533 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDarya#3534 in the U.S.Sea, large river; from the Persian word daryaDaya#3535 in the U.S.Compassion, mercy, kindness; from Sanskrit daya — also a Hebrew name for a bird of prey (the kiDalett#3591 in the U.S.Contemporary American coinage combining a Dal- element with the -ett(e) ending; sometimes assocDelphine#3592 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphiniumDivina#3593 in the U.S.Divine, godlikeDru#3594 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic Dillon#3658 in the U.S.Irish surname from the Norman given name Dillon, possibly from de Leon, 'of the lion'Divisha#3731 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDaliyah#3790 in the U.S.-iyah spelling of Dalia — Hebrew 'branch, hanging tendril', and Arabic for the dahlia flowerDawsyn#3791 in the U.S.Feminine -syn spelling of Dawson, an English surname meaning 'son of David' — David from HebrewDayani#3846 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern nDeysi#3847 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' rDaysha#3924 in the U.S.Phonetic styling of Dasha — Russian pet form of Darya/Dorothea lines ('gift of God' / 'possessoDunya#3925 in the U.S.From Arabic dunya, 'the world, the present life' — the temporal realm beloved in poetryDailani#3999 in the U.S.Modern blend joining a Dai-/Day- opening to Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal'; no single fixed roDaniyah#4000 in the U.S.From Arabic dani, 'close, near', feminine -yah form — also a melodic feminine of DaniDehlani#4001 in the U.S.Spelling of Delani — echoing Delaney ('descendant of the challenger', Irish) and Leilani ('heavDorcas#4002 in the U.S.From Greek dorkas, 'a gazelle' (the Greek translation of the Aramaic Tabitha)Dakotah#4090 in the U.S.Allies, friendsDarlin#4091 in the U.S.From 'darling' — Old English deorling, 'dearly loved, a beloved one'; also a short form of DarlDayanara#4092 in the U.S.Latin American form of Deianira, the wife of Heracles in Greek myth, whose name is usually parsDayra#4093 in the U.S.Latin American girls' name, plausibly from Arabic-derived daira ('circle, sphere') via Spanish,Deisy#4094 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Daisy — the flower whose name means 'day's eye', from Old EnglishDelara#4095 in the U.S.From Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' (del, 'heart', plDesi#4096 in the U.S.Pet form of Desiree/Desiderata — Latin desideratus, 'longed for, desired'Deylani#4097 in the U.S.A modern name with a Dey- opening and the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single fDeasia#4196 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Asia (the continent-name); no single fixed rootDia#4197 in the U.S.From Hindi/Sanskrit diya, 'lamp, light', and Spanish dia, 'day'; routes layeredDinah#4198 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dinah, 'judged, vindicated' — Jacob and Leah's daughter; a jazz-age American classiDraya#4199 in the U.S.Modern short form/coinage linked to Andrea ('manly, brave') or the -aya sound; routes informalDanya#4283 in the U.S.Feminine form in the Daniel family — Hebrew 'God is my judge' — also a Russian pet form of DaniDaysi#4284 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Daisy — from Old English daeges eage, 'the day's eye' (the daisy flower, wDefne#4285 in the U.S.Turkish form of Daphne — Greek daphne, 'laurel, bay tree'Daira#4377 in the U.S.From Greek Daeira, 'the knowing one' (a goddess/Oceanid); also a modern Da-/-ira coinage; routeDarah#4378 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'Darlyn#4379 in the U.S.Modern name from 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dearly loved') with the -lyn ending; DarleneDevany#4381 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Devaney/O'Duibheannaigh, 'descendant of the dark-haired one'; routes layDominga#4382 in the U.S.Spanish feminine of Domingo/Dominicus — from Latin dominus, 'lord' — 'of the Lord; born on Sund
Boy Names
Daylon#2365 in the U.S.brightness of dayDru#2366 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Deklan#2399 in the U.S.GoodDeonte#2400 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningDevante#2401 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDarnell#2423 in the U.S.hidden alcove, eagle's nestDaxtyn#2424 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Daxton; no inherited 'greatest' meaning.Domenico#2425 in the U.S.Of the Lord; belonging to GodDonavan#2426 in the U.S.Variant of Donovan, from Irish Ó Donndubháin, 'descendant of Donndubhán' — a name combining donDave#2456 in the U.S.BelovedDewayne#2457 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with Dutch#2458 in the U.S.Dutch; (originally) German / of the Low CountriesDemian#2489 in the U.S.To tame; subdue; from Greek Damianos (from damao: to tame, to subdue), or a variant of Damian; Devan#2522 in the U.S.from Devon (also Sanskrit 'divine')Dandre#2541 in the U.S.Modern American name combining the prefix De-/D' with Andre; meaning derives from Andre 'man, mDarel#2542 in the U.S.A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-liDashawn#2543 in the U.S.modern coinage: Da- prefix + Shawn ('God is gracious')Daylan#2576 in the U.S.brightness of dayDerian#2577 in the U.S.Gift; present; from Persian derian (gift) or possibly a variant of Dorian (Greek: from Doris/DoDuane#2578 in the U.S.Wagon makerDayvon#2610 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending David and DevonDeniz#2611 in the U.S.From Turkish deniz meaning sea or ocean; a unisex name widely used in Turkey and among Turkish-Drayton#2612 in the U.S.From English place names combining Old English dræg — a portage or slope where boats and loads Daelyn#2651 in the U.S.A modern American coinage combining dale, an Old English word for valley, with the popular suffDenym#2652 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the workwear fabric named from French serge de Nîmes, 'serge of NîmDara#2686 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrDavin#2687 in the U.S.BelovedDemetri#2688 in the U.S.devoted to Demeter; of the earth-goddessDayron#2773 in the U.S.modern invented name common in Cuba and the Caribbean, shaped by English-influenced phonetic naDwight#2774 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeDeuce#2806 in the U.S.Two; the number twoDevyn#2807 in the U.S.Variant of Devin/Devon; from the English county Devon, or Irish 'poet' / 'little dark one.'Dino#2808 in the U.S.diminutive of -dino names (e.g. Bernardino)Demarion#2848 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: Drayden#2849 in the U.S.Dry valley; a variant of Dryden (Old English: dry valley, or the surname of poet John Dryden), Deven#2896 in the U.S.divine, god-likeDakhari#2948 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsDaylin#2949 in the U.S.Modern compound of Day (light, the day) and -lin (Welsh: lake, or English feminine/soft suffix)Diyan#2950 in the U.S.From Sanskrit-rooted Diyan, often glossed 'a lamp, a light; the divine, God'; also a Bulgarian Dempsey#3004 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDivit#3005 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'a lamp, light' or 'immortal'; precise root attestation thinDontae#3006 in the U.S.EnduringDamiri#3046 in the U.S.From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience Darey#3047 in the U.S.Most plausibly from Yoruba Dare — short for names like Oladare, 'the crown does justice' / 'croDarion#3048 in the U.S.possessing goodness (variant of Darius)Dinero#3049 in the U.S.Money; currencyDomani#3098 in the U.S.Italian word domani meaning 'tomorrow', used as a given name to evoke hope, the future, and posDawud#3144 in the U.S.BelovedDixon#3145 in the U.S.son of Dick (Richard)Dreyden#3146 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Drey- element with a -den ending (echoing Dryden, 'the dry valley', anDakai#3195 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Da- to Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian); no single fixed rootDaquan#3196 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Da- prefix to -quan, an ending drawn into African American Daren#3197 in the U.S.Origin uncertainDekari#3198 in the U.S.modern coined name; popular glosses are folk etymologies, not documentedDemiri#3199 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Turkish Demir ('iron') and Demetri/Demir-style names; no single fixedDiamond#3200 in the U.S.The hardest gem; invincible; from Old French diamant, from Medieval Latin diamas/diamintem, froDany#3257 in the U.S.-y spelling of Danny — a pet form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'Darsh#3258 in the U.S.sight, seeingDavonte#3259 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDeontae#3260 in the U.S.modern blended name, no fixed historical meaningDaksh#3329 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominenDallin#3330 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dale/valley dweller' readings — beloved in Latter-day Saint naming (Drue#3331 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Drew, a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'virileDarrin#3393 in the U.S.Variant of Darren, a twentieth-century name of debated origin — candidates include Irish DarragDavey#3394 in the U.S.Pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey endingDaron#3460 in the U.S.From Armenian Daron (a historic region; 'a gift'); also a spelling of Darren ('great', or an IrDavari#3461 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Da-/Dav- opening (echoing David, 'beloved') and a -vari/-ari ending; no sDemitri#3462 in the U.S.Variant of Dmitri/Demetrius — 'devoted to Demeter', goddess of harvestDeshaun#3463 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Dimitrios#3464 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and the harvest; the standard modern Greek form Dmitri#3465 in the U.S.Russian form of Demetrius — Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter', the goddess of the earth andDarrow#3528 in the U.S.From an English/Gaelic surname — variously 'spear' or 'rocky/oak place'; routes layeredDenton#3529 in the U.S.From Old English denu, 'valley', plus tun, 'settlement' — 'valley town'Devontae#3530 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDom#3531 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famousDusty#3532 in the U.S.Pet form of Dustin — from Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone', or an English 'dusty area' place-naDarin#3595 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posseDenali#3596 in the U.S.From Koyukon (Athabaskan) Denali, 'the high one, the great one' — North America's tallest mountDacari#3679 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Da- to a -kari ending (echoing Makari/Zacari; Swahili lines); no single Dakarai#3680 in the U.S.From Shona (Zimbabwe) — 'happiness, joy, to be happy/rejoice'Demario#3681 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the De- prefix with Mario — the Italian classic from Roman Marius, linDexton#3682 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Dex- (from Dexter, Latin 'skillful') to the -ton ending; construction moDrayson#3683 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Dray-/Drake sound to the -son ending (also an English surname, 'dray-wDiangelo#3776 in the U.S.From the Italian Di Angelo, 'of the angel' (Angelo, from Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel'Dietrich#3777 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; German form of Theodoric, from Germanic theud, 'people', and ric, 'ruler, Dreux#3778 in the U.S.From the French town Dreux and the name Drogo — possibly Germanic 'to carry/bear' or 'ghost'; rDarvin#3864 in the U.S.From a Darwin/Marvin echo — Old English Deorwine, 'dear friend', or Welsh, 'sea friend'; routesDaven#3865 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing David ('beloved') and Davin/Devin; also a Yiddish word, 'to pray'; routeDavinci#3866 in the U.S.From the Italian da Vinci, 'of/from Vinci' (the Tuscan town; Leonardo da Vinci); a tribute surnDayan#3867 in the U.S.Judge; one who judgesDejuan#3868 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the De- prefix with Juan — the Spanish John, 'God is gracious'Deklyn#3869 in the U.S.Spelling of Declan — from Irish Deaglan, possibly 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'; an IriDewey#3870 in the U.S.From Welsh Dewi (David), 'beloved' — or an Americanized surname; borne by Admiral Dewey and phiDillan#3871 in the U.S.To, towardDonny#3872 in the U.S.Pet form of Donald — Gaelic Domhnall, 'ruler of the world' — Osmond-warmDuvid#3873 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-kingDakotah#3969 in the U.S.-h spelling of Dakota — from the Dakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally, those who are allied'Darek#3970 in the U.S.Polish short form of Dariusz ('possessor, wealthy', via Darius) or a form of Derek ('ruler of tDarrius#3971 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, traditionally 'possessing goodness' Davidson#3972 in the U.S.From the surname Davidson — 'the son of David', from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Derik#3973 in the U.S.Variant of Derek, the English descendant of Theodoric — Germanic 'ruler of the people'Diago#3974 in the U.S.Spelling of Diego — a Spanish name historically linked to Santiago (St. James), from Jacob, 'suDoc#3975 in the U.S.From the title doctor (Latin docere, 'to teach') — frontier nickname turned given nameDameon#4065 in the U.S.A spelling of Damien/Damon — from Greek damazo, 'to tame; to subdue'; routes layeredDemani#4066 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a De- opening and -mani ending (echoing Amani, 'peace', and Damani, 'a thinDonnell#4067 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Damiano#4156 in the U.S.Italian form of Damian — from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (linked to the goddess Damia, of fDana#4157 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judgeDani#4158 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, IDarcy#4159 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's leadDawood#4160 in the U.S.Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' — a revered prophet (Dawud) in IslamDeanthony#4161 in the U.S.Modern American name joining the De- prefix to Anthony — from the Roman Antonius, often glossedDelano#4162 in the U.S.From a French surname (de la Noye, 'of the night' or 'of the walnut grove'); famous as the middDeondre#4163 in the U.S.Modern American name joining the De- prefix to Andre — from Greek Andreas, 'manly, brave' (via Darrien#4279 in the U.S.-rr-/-ien spelling of Darian — echoing Darius ('possessing goodness', Persian) and Darren ('greDaveon#4280 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of David ('beloved', Hebrew) with a -eon ending; no single fixed root; rouDavit#4281 in the U.S.Georgian (and Armenian-toned) form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'Dayson#4282 in the U.S.Modern -son name, read 'son of Day' (a David pet form) or 'son of the day'; routes layeredDemond#4283 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a graciousDenny#4284 in the U.S.-y spelling of Dennie — a pet form of Dennis, from Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus' (godDaivik#4426 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daivika, 'divine, by divine grace; relating to the gods'Danylo#4427 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', plus El,