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
Darissa#12213 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Dar- element with the -issa ending (echoing Clarissa/Marissa); no singDavid#12214 in the U.S.From the Hebrew David, 'beloved' — the biblical shepherd-king and one of the most enduring nameDayleen#12215 in the U.S.A modern blend name, joining Day (the word, or a Dale-/Daylin element) with the popular -leen eDayonna#12216 in the U.S.A modern coinage, pairing a Day- prefix with the -onna ending seen in Rayonna and Deyonna. No sDaytona#12217 in the U.S.From Daytona Beach, Florida (named for founder Mathias Day); used as a modern given name; routeDecker#12220 in the U.S.From the German/Dutch occupational surname Decker, 'roofer; thatcher.' A modern surname-style nDelayah#12223 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a De- element with -layah (echoing Delilah, 'delicate', and Aaliyah, 'exDelphina#12226 in the U.S.A feminine of Delphinus — from the Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (from delphis)Delyza#12227 in the U.S.A modern coinage, pairing a De- prefix with an -lyza/-liza sound, near Eliza and Delisa. No sinDemetra#12228 in the U.S.A form of Demetra/Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain; the name is read as 'earDemii#12229 in the U.S.A spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('followeDennise#12230 in the U.S.A spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of DionyDessie#12231 in the U.S.A vintage pet form, historically short for Odessa, Destiny, or similar Des- names. As a standalDestin#12232 in the U.S.A modern given name echoing 'destiny; fate' (from the Latin destinare, 'to determine'); also a Deya#12234 in the U.S.A form of Diya — from the Arabic, 'light; radiance; glow; brilliance'; also linked to the SanskDeymi#12235 in the U.S.Deymi is a modern respelling of Demi, tied to the French demi, 'half,' and to the Greek goddessDiem#12239 in the U.S.From Latin diem, 'a day' (famous in carpe diem, 'seize the day'); also a Vietnamese name/surnamDim#12241 in the U.S.A very short, unusual name, most likely a clip of Dima, Dimitra, or a similar Dim- name. As a sDimitra#12242 in the U.S.A feminine of Demetrios — from the Greek goddess Demeter (de, 'earth', + meter, 'mother'), the Dory#12248 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy/Dora/Isidora — from the Greek, 'gift of God/gift'; also linked to 'goldenDotty#12249 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A cheeDwija#12250 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Dwija, 'twice-born' (dvi, 'two', + ja, 'born'), also 'a bird; a tooth'; a graDahna#12414 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dana/Danna; by those routes it carries 'from Denmark' (English) or a shorDairyn#12416 in the U.S.A modern coinage, read variously as a feminine respelling near Darren/Darrin or a blend with ErDaizie#12417 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with theDalanni#12419 in the U.S.A modern coinage, layering a Da- prefix with the -lanni/-lani sound of Alani and Kehlani, near Dalany#12420 in the U.S.A modern spelling read near Delaney (Irish, 'dark challenger'; 'from the alder grove') or as a Dalis#12422 in the U.S.A modern coinage, read near Dallas or as an -is extension of Dalia. No single fixed meaning; roDaly#12425 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Daly (O Dalaigh), 'descendant of Dalaigh,' a name tied to dail, 'assemblDalynn#12426 in the U.S.A modern coinage, pairing a Da- prefix with the fashionable -lynn ending, akin to Kaylynn/RaelyDanita#12431 in the U.S.A diminutive form of Daniela/Danielle (from Daniel), from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' witDaphni#12432 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Daphne, from the Greek daphne, 'laurel; bay tree' — the nymph of Greek myDaraly#12433 in the U.S.A modern coinage, read as a Dara- base with a -ly/-lis ending, in the Daralis/Daraly family oftDarlet#12435 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Darlene/Darla family (from 'darling'), with a French-flavored -let endiDashely#12436 in the U.S.A modern coinage, pairing a Da- prefix with Ashley ('ash-tree meadow'), often seen in Latina coDavaya#12439 in the U.S.Davaya reads as a modern coinage joining a Dav- start (as in Davia, from David, 'beloved') withDavida#12439 in the U.S.A feminine form of David, from the Hebrew for 'beloved.' A vintage, dignified name that carriesDavinity#12440 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word Divinity ('the divine; godliness'), with a Da- start, sometimesDayri#12443 in the U.S.A modern coinage, often seen in Latina communities and read 'DYE-ree,' in the Deyri/Dayra familDayzie#12444 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Daisy, from the Old English 'day's eye' (the flower that opens with theDeara#12444 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the endearment 'dear,' with a soft -a ending. No documented traditDearri#12445 in the U.S.A modern coinage, read as a De- blend with an -arri ending, sometimes echoing 'dear.' No singleDanielis#12446 in the U.S.Danielis reads as an elaborated form of Daniela, the feminine of Daniel (Hebrew, 'God is my judDelane#12452 in the U.S.A short form of Delaney, an Irish surname from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendant of the dark challengeDelight#12453 in the U.S.A word name from the English delight, 'great pleasure; joy; a source of happiness' (via Old FreDenae#12453 in the U.S.Denae reads as a modern coinage, sometimes linked to Danae (a princess of Greek myth) or built Deslyn#12461 in the U.S.A modern coinage, pairing a Des- prefix (as in Destiny/Desiree) with the fashionable -lyn endinDezarae#12464 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Desiree, from the French Desiree (Latin desideratus), 'desired; longed fDhruvika#12465 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Dhruv (the pole star; the devoted boy Dhruva of Hindu myth), 'fixed; constantDione#12466 in the U.S.From the Greek Dione, 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus/Dios); a Titaness/goddess, in some Diny#12469 in the U.S.A Dutch/English pet form, historically short for Dinah ('judged; vindicated') or Geraldine ('ruDlylah#12469 in the U.S.A modern respelling echoing Delilah (a Hebrew name traditionally read 'delicate' or 'of the nigDraven#12474 in the U.S.A modern coinage popularized by Eric Draven, hero of the film The Crow, echoing 'raven'; sometiDulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dulDazari#12559 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology. It carries the -zari element heard in Zari, AzarDemelza#12567 in the U.S.From a Cornish place-name (a hamlet near St. Columb Major), reworked as a first name — carried Devonna#12578 in the U.S.Devonna reads as a modern feminine elaboration of Devon, the English county whose name goes bacDamarie#12712 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Damari/Amari family (Amari is sometimes linked to an Arabic root for 'b
Boy Names
Dacian#12438 in the U.S.From the Latin Dacianus, 'of Dacia' — an ancient region (roughly modern Romania); a place-rooteDagger#12441 in the U.S.The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditionaDakarii#12448 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Dakari (sometimes linked to a Swahili sense 'sweet joy') and near ZakariDallan#12452 in the U.S.From the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (dall, 'blind', plus a diminutive); borne byDamaso#12453 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Damasus (Greek Damasos), from a root meaning 'to tame; to subdue' — the samDameion#12455 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Damian, from the Greek Damianos, 'to tame; to subdue.' The -eion spellinDanil#12459 in the U.S.A Russian/Slavic form of Daniel — from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'Daryn#12462 in the U.S.A spelling of Darren — variously from the Irish, 'great; a gift/oak' (uncertain roots) and a moDavarion#12463 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the popular Da-/-arion sound (echoing Davion and Tavarion); no single fixedDaunte#12464 in the U.S.A spelling of Dante — a short form of Durante, from the Latin durans, 'enduring; steadfast; lasDavidjames#12466 in the U.S.A compound name — David ('beloved', Hebrew) joined with James ('a supplanter; one who follows',Dawid#12468 in the U.S.The Polish/Afrikaans form of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'; the second king of IsraeDaymond#12471 in the U.S.A modern blend/elaboration of Damon ('to tame') and Desmond ('from South Munster'); a Day- + -mDamitri#12474 in the U.S.A respelling of Dimitri, from the Greek Demetrios, 'follower of Demeter; devoted to Demeter' (tDecari#12476 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a De- prefix with -cari (echoing Decarlos/Bacari); no single fixed root;Decimus#12476 in the U.S.From the Latin Decimus, 'tenth' — a traditional Roman praenomen (first name), often given to a Deivis#12481 in the U.S.A Latin American/Lithuanian form of David — from the Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'; routes layeredDemetre#12489 in the U.S.A form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and graiDemon#12490 in the U.S.A rare recorded given name that reads as the English word 'demon.' In practice it may also stanDerrek#12498 in the U.S.A spelling of Derek — a short form of Theodoric, from the Germanic, 'a ruler of the people' (thDerron#12500 in the U.S.A spelling of Deron/Darren — variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish Darren) and 'a gift; freedoDesani#12503 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously a De- + -sani coinage or an echo of Dasani (a wateDeshae#12504 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a De- prefix with Shae/Shay ('admirable; a hawk-like one', Irish); no siDevesh#12508 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit — deva, 'a god', + isha, 'a lord; a ruler', hence 'a lord/king of the gods' (Devontay#12509 in the U.S.A modern African American name, variously a Devon + -tay blend or an echo of Devante/Deante ('eDhanush#12512 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhanush, 'a bow (an archer's weapon)'; also the zodiac sign Sagittarius; evokDhyaan#12515 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation; focused contemplation; deep concentration' (a key practiDiandre#12517 in the U.S.A modern African American name, joining the Di-/De- prefix with Andre ('manly; strong', from thDionel#12519 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Dion (a short form of Dionysius, 'a follower of Dionysus', Greek) with aDaimir#12527 in the U.S.A modern coinage whose -mir ending echoes Slavic names like Vladimir and Kazimir, where mir meaDkai#12527 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a D- initial with Kai (Hawaiian 'sea,' among other routes). Domonick#12528 in the U.S.A spelling of Dominic — from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (often given Diyansh#12530 in the U.S.A modern, Sanskrit-styled Indian name, linked to diya ('lamp; ray of light') and the div- elemeDonis#12530 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a lord; a haDonovin#12532 in the U.S.A spelling of Donovan — from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, 'dark/brown-haired chief' (donn, Dmazi#12533 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology; it reads as an invented, rhythmic name. Routes uDraxler#12537 in the U.S.A German surname — from Drechsler, 'a turner/lathe-worker; a woodworker'; used here as a modernDredyn#12539 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing the -aden/-eden family (Braden, Aiden) with a Dre- opening. Durin#12544 in the U.S.From Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a rDynver#12547 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Denver — an English place/surname, 'the Danes' crossing/ford'Daeton#12550 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Dayton, an English place-and-surname meaning 'Day's homestead; Day's towDreylen#12553 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the -aylen pattern that gives us Jaylen, Braylen, and Kaylen. It hDvir#12557 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Dvir, 'the holy of holies; the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem' Delsin#12575 in the U.S.A modern name best known as Delsin Rowe, the protagonist of the video game inFamous: Second SonDavies#12590 in the U.S.A Welsh patronymic surname, 'son of David' (David from the Hebrew for 'beloved'), used as a givDestan#12593 in the U.S.From the Turkish destan, 'epic; legend; heroic tale' (via Persian). Also read as a modern coinaDeantae#12611 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the Deante/Dante pattern (Dante, from Durante, 'steadfast; enduring'); withDonzell#12634 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes Denzel (from the Cornish place-name Denzell); as spelled here its rouDaymir#12636 in the U.S.A modern coinage that pairs a Day- opening with the Slavic element -mir ('peace; world', as in Deivi#12645 in the U.S.A modern spelling that echoes Davi (a Portuguese/Spanish form of David) and Davey; common in DoDacarri#12670 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' prefix blend built on Carri/Cary or Kari. Its route as a name is Dachi#12671 in the U.S.A Georgian name, borne by Dachi of Iberia, an early Georgian king; it may relate to older GeorgDaelen#12672 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a spin on Daylen, Dalton or Waylon, blending a 'Dae-' opening witDagan#12673 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'dagan', 'grain; corn'. The name also recalls Dagan (Dagon), an ancient Semitic godDagmawi#12674 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) name meaning 'the second' or 'junior', historically used for the second Daharie#12675 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' prefix blend built on Hari, Harry or Zahari. Its route as a name Dahkari#12676 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a spelling of Dakari, itself a 'Da-' blend (sometimes linked to a SwahiliDairo#12677 in the U.S.A Yoruba (Nigerian) surname, and separately a Spanish/Colombian given name. Its routes are unceDaishawn#12678 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'Dai-' prefix with Shawn (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'God iDhanvin#12678 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit dhanvin, 'archer; bearer of a bow,' from dhanus ('bow'). The word is used as Dakyrie#12679 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' prefix blend echoing Kyrie (from Greek 'kyrios', 'lord'). Its rouDaleon#12680 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'Da-' prefix with Leon (from Greek 'leon', 'lion'). A contemporDaler#12681 in the U.S.From Persian/Tajik 'daler' ('brave; bold; valiant'). A courage-name used across Persian-speakinDameer#12682 in the U.S.A form of Damir, from Arabic 'damir' ('conscience; inner heart'), also used in Slavic and TurkiDametrius#12683 in the U.S.A spelling of Demetrius, from Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of grain and hDamjan#12684 in the U.S.A South Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. Common in Serbia, CroaDamori#12685 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' prefix blend echoing Amari, Amori or Mori. Its route as a name isDantae#12686 in the U.S.A spelling of Dante, a short form of Durante, from Latin 'durans', 'enduring; steadfast; lastinDarikson#12687 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a patronymic-style invention, 'son of Darik/Derek', or a blend ofDillinger#12687 in the U.S.A surname of English/German origin, best known from the Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger. NDarko#12688 in the U.S.A South Slavic name, often a diminutive linked to 'dar' ('gift') or a short form of names like Darling#12689 in the U.S.From the English word 'darling' ('dearly loved; beloved'), an old term of endearment (from Old Darreon#12690 in the U.S.A modern blended name built on Darren or Darius with an '-eon' ending. A contemporary coinage; Darrio#12691 in the U.S.A spelling of Dario, the Italian/Spanish form of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessDary#12692 in the U.S.A short modern name, read as a pet form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl, or a spin Dasai#12693 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'Da-' blend echoing Desai or Sai. Its route as a name is uncertain, whiDaschel#12694 in the U.S.A spelling of Dashiell, an anglicized French surname (possibly from 'de Chiel' or a Huguenot naDaveion#12695 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Davion, built on David ('beloved') with an '-ion' ending. A contemporarDavensky#12696 in the U.S.A modern coined name, likely from Haitian naming, built on Dave/David ('beloved') with a stylisDawsin#12697 in the U.S.A spelling of Dawson, an English patronymic surname, 'son of Daw' (Daw being a pet form of DaviDaxen#12698 in the U.S.A modern coined name, an elaboration of Dax (a French/English surname-name) with an '-en' endinDaxston#12699 in the U.S.A spelling of Daxton, a modern elaboration of Dax (a French/English surname-name) with a '-ton'Daymein#12700 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Damien/Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. The 'Day-' stylinDayveon#12701 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Davion, built on David ('beloved') with a 'Day-' opening and an '-eon' Deane#12702 in the U.S.A spelling of Dean, an English surname-name meaning 'valley dweller' (Old English 'denu', 'vallDearius#12703 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Darius, from Old Persian Darayavaush, 'possessing goodness' or 'wealthy; uDecarlos#12704 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Carlos (the Spanish form of Charles, 'free maDecarri#12705 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'De-' prefix blend built on Carri, Cary or Kari. Its route as a name isDeclynn#12706 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Declan, from the Irish Deaglan, often glossed 'full of goodness' or 'man oDecorian#12707 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a 'De-' prefix blend echoing Corian or Dorian (the latter a Greek regionaDedric#12708 in the U.S.A form of Dietrich (Theodoric), from Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler; power'), meDeian#12709 in the U.S.A Welsh affectionate name, sometimes a pet form of Dei (from David, 'beloved'); separately a RoDeiker#12710 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a spin on Deacon, Dyker or a surname; possibly influenced by LatiDeker#12711 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a spin on the Dutch-English surname Decker/Dekker (an occupationaDeklen#12712 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Declan, from the Irish Deaglan, often glossed 'full of goodness' or 'man oDemaryius#12713 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Marius or Amari (with a '-us' ending). A contDemeir#12714 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Meir ('one who shines') or Amir ('prince; comDemi#12715 in the U.S.A short form of Demetrius ('devoted to Demeter'), or from French 'demi' ('half'). Used here forDemichael#12716 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Michael (from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'). A Demico#12717 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Mico or Amico (Italian 'amico', 'friend'). A Demondre#12718 in the U.S.Demondre reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De- prefixed, -dre-ending elaboration bDemontez#12719 in the U.S.Demontez reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De- prefix joined to a -montez / -tez eDensley#12720 in the U.S.Densley reads as a modern surname-style given name, likely built from a Dens-/Denny element pluDenson#12721 in the U.S.Denson is an English surname meaning 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), carried into modern fiDenvyr#12722 in the U.S.Denvyr reads as a modern -yr respelling of Denver, itself a place name and English surname ('DaDeontrae#12723 in the U.S.Deontrae reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De-/Deon- prefix with a -trae ending, iDerell#12724 in the U.S.Derell reads as a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel — an English surname from the Norman FrenDerez#12725 in the U.S.Derez reads as a short modern coinage — a De- prefix with a -rez ending that echoes Derek or thDeriam#12726 in the U.S.Deriam reads as a modern Latino coinage — a melodic invented name seen in Spanish-speaking famiDerin#12727 in the U.S.Derin has two documented routes: a Welsh/English name linked to Derwen ('oak') or a short moderDerlin#12728 in the U.S.Derlin reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a coinage blending a Der- elemenDerrius#12729 in the U.S.Derrius reads as a modern respelling of Darius — the Latinized form of Old Persian Darayavaush,Deshone#12730 in the U.S.Deshone reads as a modern African-American coinage in the Deshawn/Deshon family — a De- prefix Deus#12731 in the U.S.Deus is the Latin word for 'God.' As a given name it is a bold, modern word-name (also familiarDextyn#12732 in the U.S.Dextyn reads as a modern -yn respelling of Dexter/Dextin — from Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skDeyan#12733 in the U.S.Deyan is an established Bulgarian/Slavic boys' name, generally tied to a root meaning 'to act, Deylin#12734 in the U.S.Deylin reads as a modern coinage — a Dey-/Day- opening with a -lin ending, in the Daylin/DeylanDeymar#12735 in the U.S.Deymar reads as a modern Latino coinage — a Dey- opening with a -mar ending (Spanish mar, 'sea'Deyver#12736 in the U.S.Deyver reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a phonetic respelling of David (Dezire#12737 in the U.S.Dezire reads as a phonetic respelling of the English word 'desire' (via French desir, from LatiDheer#12738 in the U.S.Dheer comes from Sanskrit dhir ('dhira'), meaning 'patient, calm, steadfast, wise.' It is an esDhruvansh#12739 in the U.S.Dhruvansh combines Sanskrit Dhruva ('the pole star; steadfast,' a devotee of Vishnu) with -anshDia#12740 in the U.S.Dia is a short name read several ways: as Spanish dia ('day'), as an Indian name meaning 'lamp,Dierre#12741 in the U.S.Dierre reads as a modern coinage — a stylish respelling that echoes Dior, Deon or Pierre. No siDieudonne#12742 in the U.S.Dieudonné is a French name meaning 'God-given' (Dieu, 'God,' plus donné, 'given') — the French Diing#12743 in the U.S.Diing is a name from the Dinka people of South Sudan, carried in Dinka families (often connecteDilmer#12744 in the U.S.Dilmer is a name seen in Latino families, likely a coinage or Latin American reworking with a -Dilshan#12745 in the U.S.Dilshan draws on Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving Dimitrio#12746 in the U.S.Dimitrio is a Spanish/Italian-flavored form of Demetrius (Greek Demetrios), 'devoted to DemeterDiontae#12747 in the U.S.Diontae reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Di-/Deon- prefix with a -tae ending, in Dishan#12749 in the U.S.Dishan is a South Asian boys' name, variously connected to Sanskrit disha ('direction, region, Django#12750 in the U.S.Django is a name associated with the Romani (Sinti) people, worldwide-famous through jazz guitaDmoni#12751 in the U.S.Dmoni reads as a modern coinage — a D'- prefix contracted onto a -moni ending that echoes namesDominiq#12752 in the U.S.Dominiq reads as a modern -iq respelling of Dominique/Dominic, from Latin dominicus, 'of the LoDoni#12753 in the U.S.Doni is a short name read several ways: a Hebrew name/word sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a shDoniel#12754 in the U.S.Doniel is a Yiddish-influenced form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' It is uDonivan#12755 in the U.S.Donivan reads as a modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Donnabhain) meaDonn#12756 in the U.S.Donn is a short form of Donald (Scottish/Gaelic 'world ruler') and, separately, the name of DonDontez#12757 in the U.S.Dontez reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tez ending that echoeDontre#12758 in the U.S.Dontre reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tre ending, kin to DoDoron#12759 in the U.S.Doron is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' (doron, itself borrowed into Hebrew from Greek doron, 'giDoroteo#12760 in the U.S.Doroteo is the Spanish form of Dorotheus (Greek Dorotheos), 'gift of God' — from doron ('gift')