Baby names starting with D

English · Elaborated form of Etta or Dee, a creative combination name popular in the American South.

French · From Old French 'de la mer' meaning of the sea, a surname turned given name.

English · English nickname or diminutive, used as an informal pet name with no fixed etymology.

Spanish · Short form of Delmar, from Spanish 'del mar' meaning 'of the sea.'

English · Ornate spelling of Daisy, from Old English dægeseage meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the flower.

Greek · Diminutive possibly from Damaris (Greek, 'calf/gentle') or a pet form of Adamina.

Greek · Variant of Dorcas, from Greek dorkas meaning 'gazelle,' a biblical name from Acts 9:36.

Scottish · Literary name from James Macpherson's Ossian poems, meaning 'daughter of heaven' in pseudo-Gaelic.

English · Diminutive possibly from Delsia or a pet form of Adele, meaning 'noble' from Germanic roots.

Latin · Spanish form of Donatianus, from Latin 'donatus' meaning given or gift of God.

French · From French 'osier,' meaning willow tree, originally a surname for someone living near willows.

English · Scottish occupational name meaning 'door ward' or 'gatekeeper,' from Old English 'duru' (door) + 'weard' (guard).

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

Greek · Diminutive of Theodosia, from Greek 'theos' (God) + 'dosis' (giving), meaning 'God's gift.'

French · From Old French 'druerie' meaning love, friendship, or sweetheart.

African · Yoruba name meaning "crown of honor" or "bringer of honor."

Spanish · From Spanish 'dolores' meaning 'sorrows,' referencing the Virgin Mary's sorrows.

Latin · Diminutive from Latin 'docilis' meaning teachable or gentle.

English · From the French 'd'or' meaning golden, or an English occupational surname for a doorkeeper.

Greek · Variant of Delia, meaning 'from Delos,' the Greek island birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

English · A rare diminutive name, likely a pet form of names like Dorothy or Dasha.

Greek · From Greek 'demos' meaning people, or a short form of Demetria.

Greek · Variant of Doris, from Greek meaning 'Dorian woman' or 'gift of the sea.'

Latin · Spanish form of Domitilla, from Latin 'domitus' meaning tamed or domesticated.

Latin · Variant of Dulcie, from Latin 'dulcis' meaning sweet or delightful.

Latin · Likely from Portuguese/Spanish 'de Lima,' a place-based surname turned given name.

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

English · Pet form of names like Deidre or Dedra, used as an informal diminutive.

English · Likely from a surname meaning 'one who lives in a dell or valley.'

Greek · Elaboration of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift,' used in pastoral literary tradition.

Latin · From Latin 'durus' meaning strong or enduring, or from the biblical plain of Dura in Babylon.

Greek · Literary coinage blending Dorothy ('gift of God') with the -inda suffix, popularized by Farquhar's 1707 play.

English · Southern American pet name, possibly a folk form of Desdemona or an independent coinage.

Greek · Likely related to Greek 'doxa' meaning 'glory' or 'praise,' used as a familiar pet form.

English · English word name referring to the small facial indentation, connoting charm and sweetness.

English · Variant spelling of Daisy, from the Old English flower name meaning 'day's eye.'

Welsh · From Welsh meaning 'dear one' or a variant of Deara; conveys affection.

English · Medieval diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek 'Dorothea' meaning 'gift of God.'

Latin · From Latin 'donatus' meaning given or gift of God; borne by several early saints.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

Greek · Variant of Dolly, a diminutive of Dorothy from Greek 'dorothea' meaning gift of God.

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek elements meaning gift of God.

Greek · Short form or diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning gift of God.

Latin · Likely a pet form of Decima, from Latin meaning tenth, historically given to a tenth child.

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

Latin · Rare name possibly from Latin 'dulcis' meaning sweet, or a short form of Cordula.

English · Rare diminutive name, possibly a pet form of Cordelia or Adelia, meaning 'dear one.'

English · English surname from French place name d'Aubigné in Normandy.

English · From a Cornish place name meaning 'stronghold'; associated with Denzell in Cornwall.

English · Diminutive of Dewey, from the Welsh name Dewi meaning 'beloved,' associated with Saint David of Wales.

Hebrew · Variant of Dova/Dovah, related to Hebrew 'dov' meaning 'bear,' or a Slavic pet form; conveys strength.

English · Possibly a blend of Delphina and Elvina, suggesting dolphin or elf-friend.

Scottish · Feminine form of Donald, from Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning world ruler.

Greek · Variant of Doris, from Greek meaning gift or woman from Doris.

Latin · Possibly a feminine diminutive related to Latin 'dualis' or a variant of Duela.

Welsh · Variant of Dewey, from Welsh Dewi (a form of David) meaning beloved.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning Mary of the sorrows.

African · Amharic (Ethiopian) name meaning "joy" or "happiness," widely used in East Africa.

English · Diminutive possibly derived from Dorothy (Greek 'gift of God') or the French surname Dorsey.

English · Southern American pet form, likely a diminutive of Theodossia or similar names ending in '-sia.'

English · Rare variant possibly related to Delma, a modern American coinage.

English · Variant of Edward or a blend name, possibly meaning wealthy guardian from Old English.

English · Diminutive of Dean, from Old English meaning "valley" or from the church title.

Greek · Greek name meaning "ill-starred" or "misery," famously used in Shakespeare's Othello.

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek "doron" (gift) and "theos" (God), meaning "gift of God."

Greek · Feminine form related to Delphi and Greek "delphis" (dolphin); meaning "from Delphi."

German · Pet form of Adele or Della, from Germanic "adal" meaning "noble."

English · Shortened form of Edward, from Old English meaning "wealthy guardian."

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea meaning "gift of God."

Latin · Variant of Delicia, from Latin deliciae meaning "delight" or "pleasure."

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek doron "gift" and theos "God," meaning "gift of God."

French · French and German form of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (god), meaning gift of God.

French · A diminutive form, likely derived from names ending in -ette, a French feminine suffix meaning 'little'.

French · From the French surname 'del mas' meaning 'of the farmstead', denoting a rural homestead.

Norse · Variant of Dagny, from Old Norse 'dagr' (day) and 'ny' (new), meaning 'new day'.

French · From Greek 'Delia' meaning 'of Delos', the island birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

Greek · From Greek 'delphis' meaning 'dolphin'; associated with the oracle at Delphi and French nobility.

English · Rare variant possibly related to Delmas or Delmos, from Greek 'Delos' or a Southern U.S. coinage.

Latin · From Latin 'Dacia,' the ancient Roman province, or a diminutive of Candace. Means 'from Dacia.'

Latin · Latin feminine of Donatus, meaning 'given' or 'gift of God.'

English · From Old English elements meaning deer forest or guardian of the deer woods.

English · Occupational surname meaning 'doorkeeper' or 'gatekeeper,' from Old English 'dor' (door) and 'mann' (man).

Latin · From Latin 'devotus' meaning 'devoted' or 'dedicated,' often associated with religious devotion and piety.

Hebrew · Hebrew variant of Daphne, from Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel tree.' In mythology, a nymph transformed into laurel.

Latin · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of Sorrows,' a title of the Virgin Mary.

French · French form of Dorina, derived from Greek Doris meaning 'gift' or 'bountiful.'

Irish · Variant of Doreen, from Irish Dorean or Greek Doron meaning 'gift.'

Irish · Irish form of Domhnall meaning 'world ruler,' from Celtic dubno (world) and val (rule).

Irish · Anglicized Irish surname-turned-given-name from Ó Donnghaile meaning 'brown valor.'

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God'.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'dolores' meaning sorrows, referencing the Virgin Mary.

English · Rare English name, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Delpha meaning dolphin.

Scottish · Feminine diminutive of Donald, from Gaelic Domhnall meaning world ruler.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea meaning gift of God.

English · Blend of Welsh 'del' (pretty) and 'win' (friend), or a modern coinage meaning 'valley friend.'

English · Diminutive of Drucilla or from Welsh 'drys' meaning bramble; strong one.

English · Rare American invented name, possibly combining De- prefix with Alva, meaning white or bright.

English · English name from 'darling' meaning 'beloved one'; also a literary name from Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying.'

French · From French 'du mont' or 'del monte' meaning 'of the mountain'; a topographic surname turned given name.

Greek · Name possibly derived from a place in Libya or from Greek elements; associated with a young woman.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothea, from Greek 'dōron' (gift) + 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

African · Short form of Yoruba name Adeola, meaning 'crown of honor' or 'crown of wealth.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'dōron' (gift) + 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

Spanish · Variant of Delores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of the sorrows.'

Greek · Spanish feminine form of Dionysius, from the Greek god Dionysus, god of wine and festivity.

English · Feminine diminutive of Don or Donna, from Latin 'domina' (lady) or Irish 'donn' (brown, chief).

Spanish · From Latin/Portuguese roots meaning 'beautiful God' or 'God is beautiful'; a devotional name.

Greek · Variant of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift'; sometimes a short form of Dorothea.

Greek · Elaborate variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning 'gift of God'.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'Maria de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of the Sorrows.'

Greek · Contracted variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Feminine form derived from Devon, the English county name, possibly from Celtic meaning 'deep ones.'

Scottish · Feminine form of Donald, from Scottish Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler.'

Greek · Archaic spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

Norse · Scandinavian and North German short form of Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God.'

French · From the Norman French 'de Vere,' meaning 'from Vere,' a place in Normandy.

Italian · Short form of names like Constantino or Modestino, used as an independent given name.

English · Short form of Deborah, from Hebrew meaning 'bee,' used occasionally as an independent name.

French · French origin meaning 'of the mountain,' from 'del mont.'

Greek · Rare name possibly linked to the Greek island Delos, birthplace of Apollo.

English · English compound name from 'deor' (dear/beloved) and 'wudu' (wood/forest).

English · Variant of Durward, an occupational name meaning 'door guardian' or 'gatekeeper.'

French · French surname-turned-given-name meaning 'of the farmstead' or 'from the little farm'.

English · Modern blend of Darrell and Harold, meaning 'dear' combined with 'army ruler.'

Greek · From the Greek island Delos, birthplace of Apollo, meaning 'visible' or 'clear.'

English · Variant of Dale, from Old English 'dael' meaning 'valley'; sometimes an Irish reference to 'Dáil' (assembly).

Spanish · Likely from Spanish 'dolores' meaning 'sorrows,' referencing the Virgin Mary; rare masculine form.

French · Variant of Deverell, from a Norman French place name meaning 'riverbank' or 'fertile place'.

Irish · Variant of Doyle, from Irish 'Dubhghall' meaning 'dark stranger,' originally a term for Norse Vikings.

Irish · Variant of Doyle, from Irish 'Dubhghall' meaning 'dark stranger'; an Anglicized Irish surname.

English · English slang term turned name, originally meaning 'a dandy' or well-dressed man in 19th-century American English.

Hebrew · Possibly derived from Hebrew meaning law or faith, or a phonetic variant of regional American names.

Italian · Compound of Italian 'donna' (lady) and French 'belle' (beautiful), meaning beautiful lady.

Greek · Diminutive of Dorothy or Doris, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift or from the Dorian people.

English · An English word name referring to the facial feature, used as a given name conveying charm and cheerfulness.

English · A phonetic or regional variant of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God'.

English · Elaboration of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift'. Blends Dora with the -ena suffix.

English · Compound of Dorothy (Greek 'gift of God') and Mae (English, from Mary or the month of May).

Irish · From Irish 'Ó Duinn' meaning 'descendant of Dunn' (brown or chief). Rare as a given name.

English · Diminutive of Dorsey, from French d'Orsay meaning from Orsay, a place in France.

Italian · From Latin 'Duilius,' a Roman family name associated with naval victory.

French · From Latin 'durans' meaning enduring or steadfast, a medieval French name.

English · From Germanic elements meaning 'man of the valley' or a variant of Dell + man.

French · From Old French 'de la more' meaning 'of the moor' or 'from the marshland'.

Greek · Variant related to Delphi or Delphinus; from Greek 'delphis' meaning 'dolphin'.

English · English compound name combining a prefix 'del' (of the) with 'ford,' meaning 'of the river crossing.'

Greek · Short form of Nicodemus, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'demos' (people), meaning 'victory of the people.'

French · From the French surname 'de Vaux' meaning 'of the valleys,' indicating geographic origin.

Irish · Variant of Dwayne/Duane, from Irish Gaelic 'dubhán' meaning 'little dark one.'

French · Variant of Dorrance, possibly from a French place name or a form of the name Dorian.

English · English compound name from Old English 'deor' (dear) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'dear friend.'

Irish · Variant of Doyle, from Irish Gaelic 'Ó Dubhghaill' meaning 'descendant of the dark foreigner.'

Irish · From Irish and Scottish Gaelic 'dubh' meaning 'dark' or 'black,' used as a descriptive surname.

French · Variant of Durrell, from Old French 'durel' meaning 'strong' or a Norman place name.

Greek · Variant of Damaris, a New Testament name possibly meaning 'gentle' or 'calf.'

English · Feminine variant possibly related to D'Arth or a blend of Martha and Darla.

Latin · Latin name meaning 'tenth,' traditionally given to the tenth child in a family.

English · Diminutive of Theodosia, meaning 'gift of God' from Greek roots.

Greek · Variant of Daphne, from Greek daphne meaning 'laurel tree.'

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek meaning 'gift of God.'

Greek · Variant of Doris, from Greek meaning 'Dorian woman' or 'gift of the sea.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows,' referencing the Virgin of Sorrows.

English · Feminine form of Delbert, from Old English 'dæl' (noble) and 'beorht' (bright), meaning 'nobly bright.'

Italian · Short form of names like Benedetta or Henrietta, used as an independent name meaning 'blessed.'

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of the Sorrows.'

Latin · From Latin 'dolorosus' meaning 'sorrowful,' related to the Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowful Mother).

Latin · From Latin 'domicella' meaning 'young lady' or 'little mistress,' a diminutive of 'domina.'

Greek · Variant of Doris, from Greek 'Dōris' meaning 'gift' or referring to the Dorian people.

English · Diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek 'dōron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Rare name possibly derived from Old French 'douce' meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle.'

Latin · Variant of Drusilla, a Roman family name from the Drusus clan, possibly meaning 'fruitful' or 'strong.'

English · From Old French surname meaning descendant of Dorant; a place-based English surname used as a given name.

Irish · Rare name, possibly an Irish diminutive or short form of uncertain origin.

French · From Latin 'durans' meaning enduring or steadfast; a French surname used as a given name.

Irish · From Irish 'Ó Dubhláin' meaning descendant of the dark-haired or dark defiance.

Latin · Variant of Dominick, from Latin Dominicus meaning 'of the Lord.'

Hebrew · Variant spelling of David, from Hebrew 'Dawid' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.'

Latin · From Latin 'deus' meaning 'God,' or a short form of names like Deodatus ('given by God').

French · French-origin name meaning 'of the king,' from 'de roi,' suggesting royal lineage.

Irish · From Irish 'doire' meaning 'oak grove,' also a city in Northern Ireland.

French · From French 'détroit' meaning 'strait' or 'narrows,' originally naming the Michigan city.

English · Patronymic meaning 'son of Dick,' a medieval diminutive of Richard meaning 'brave ruler.'

Scottish · Scottish place name from Gaelic 'dùn' (fort) and 'barr' (summit), meaning 'fort on the height.'

English · Germanic compound of 'dal' (valley) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning bright one of the valley.

Spanish · Spanish form of Damasius, from Greek 'damazein' meaning to tame or subdue.

Chinese · Chinese name meaning virtue, morality, or ethics (德). Also a Vietnamese given name.

English · Possibly a variant of Ellis or from Greek 'Delos,' the sacred island birthplace of Apollo.

Greek · From Greek 'demos' (people) and 'sthenos' (strength), meaning strength of the people. Famous Athenian orator.

English · Modern blend of Derek and Gerald or Harold, combining Germanic elements meaning ruler of the people.

English · Possibly from Welsh 'du' (dark) combined with an English place element, meaning dark spring or well.

English · From the city of Dover, derived from Celtic 'dubra' meaning waters. Iconic English place name.

Irish · From Irish Gaelic 'Dubhagán' meaning little dark one, a diminutive of 'dubh' (dark/black).

Greek · From Greek 'desmos' meaning 'pledge' or 'bond,' denoting a binding oath.

Greek · From Greek 'dios' (divine) and 'anthos' (flower), meaning 'heavenly flower.'

English · Modern variant blending Adele or Delia elements; possibly from Greek delos meaning 'visible.'

English · Feminine name likely inspired by the Greek letter delta, symbolizing change or a river mouth.

English · Rare modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a shortened form of Desdemona or Desda.

Latin · From Latin 'dormire' meaning to sleep, or a shortened form of Dorothea.

English · Rare modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a creative diminutive.

Irish · Diminutive form, possibly from Irish 'dorchacht' meaning dark, or a pet form of Dartha.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning sorrows.

Greek · Diminutive of Delphine, from Greek 'delphis' meaning dolphin, or referencing Delphi.

English · Diminutive form, possibly related to Denise from Greek Dionysus.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'dolores' meaning sorrows or pains.

Latin · Variant of Drusilla, from the Roman family name Drusus, meaning fruitful or dewy-eyed.

Latin · Variant of Drusilla, from Latin 'drusus' meaning strong; a Roman family name.

English · Variant of Darline, from Old English 'deorling' meaning dear one or darling.

German · Rare name of likely Germanic origin, possibly a place-based surname turned given name.

Latin · Variant of Dexter, from Latin meaning right-handed, skilled, or fortunate.

Hebrew · Possibly a variant of Devorah (Deborah), from Hebrew meaning bee, or from Latin devotion roots.

English · Diminutive variant related to Dixie, likely from the American South as a place-based nickname.

Welsh · Welsh name meaning genuine, sincere, or true.

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Donna, from Latin 'domina' meaning lady or mistress.

French · From French 'doré' meaning golden or gilded.

English · Modern blend of Dora and the suffix -lene, a mid-20th century American coinage.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning gift of God.

English · Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French place name d'Airelle, meaning 'from Airelle.'

English · Variant of Denzel, from the Cornish place name Denzell meaning 'high stronghold.'

English · Variant spelling of Denzel, originating from a Cornish place name meaning 'fertile upland.'

French · Variant of Darrell, from Norman French meaning 'from Airelle,' a place in Calvados, France.

English · English surname used as a given name, from Old English 'dun' meaning 'hill.'

French · French surname meaning 'of the valley,' from 'du val.'

English · From Old English 'dæg' meaning 'day,' or a short form of David.

Greek · From Greek 'Delios' meaning 'of Delos,' the mythological birthplace of Apollo.

Scottish · Variant of Dallas, from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'meadow dwelling.'

English · Variant of Durward, an occupational name from Old French meaning 'door-keeper.'

Irish · Variant of Duane, from Irish Gaelic 'Dubhán' meaning 'little dark one.'

French · French form of Damasus, from Greek 'damazein' meaning to tame or subdue.

English · Modern American coinage combining the prefix De- with Lloyd, meaning gray-haired.

English · English surname from Old English 'denu' (valley) and 'mann,' meaning valley dweller.

English · Variant of Darryl, from the French surname d'Airelle, a Norman place name.

German · Variant of DeWitt, from Dutch 'de witte' meaning the white or fair-haired one.

Scottish · Scottish-Irish surname of Gaelic origin, possibly a phonetic form of 'dog' as a byname.

German · Germanic name possibly from 'dom' meaning cathedral or judgment, denoting one near a cathedral.

Scottish · Patronymic meaning son of Donald, from Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning world ruler.

English · Rare English name, likely a variant of Dorset, a place name meaning bright settlement.

Irish · From Gaelic 'Dubhghall' meaning dark stranger, originally a name for Norse settlers.

Irish · From Irish Gaelic 'Dubhthach' meaning dark one or dark-complexioned.

Scottish · Variant of Douglas, from Scottish Gaelic 'dubh glas' meaning dark water or dark stream.

French · French topographic surname meaning of the mountain, from 'du mont.'

Latin · From Latin dolor meaning sorrow, often associated with the Virgin Mary's sorrows.

Greek · Compound name blending Dora (Greek for gift) with Lee (English meadow).

Italian · From Italian and Spanish diamante meaning diamond, denoting preciousness.

Latin · Derived from Dalmatia, the Adriatic coastal region, or Latin meaning noble.

Slavic · Modern compound blending Del with Zora (Slavic for dawn), meaning of the dawn.

English · American compound name combining Della (noble) with Mae (May), popular in the rural South.

English · Rare American name, possibly a contraction of Adeline or Delena, of uncertain precise etymology.

English · Rare name possibly blending Dena and the Gaelic suffix -elda, suggesting 'valley protector.'

Hebrew · Short form of Danielle or Daniel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.'

English · Rare invented name, possibly blending Dee with Zelda or Hilda; mid-century American coinage.

English · Blend of Delilah and the suffix -tha, or from English 'delight'; a rare elaboration.

French · Variant of Delores (from Spanish 'dolores,' sorrows) blended with Eloise.

English · Compound of Del (possibly 'of the') and Rose, meaning 'of the rose.'

Greek · Feminine of Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry; means 'follower of Dionysus.'

Greek · Compound of Dora (Greek 'gift') and Mae (variant of May), a Southern-style double name.

Irish · Variant of Doreen, from Irish 'Dorín,' a diminutive of Dorothy meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Variant spelling of Dimple, referring to a small indentation; a rare endearment name.

Greek · Variant of Daphne, from Greek 'daphnē' meaning laurel tree; a nymph in Greek mythology.

English · English word name meaning to be bold or courageous, conveying bravery and daring spirit.

Hebrew · Variant of Delilah, from Hebrew meaning delicate or languishing; a biblical figure.

French · Devotional name honoring Saint Francis de Sales, the French bishop and Doctor of the Church.

English · Variant of Dolly, a pet form of Dorothy meaning gift of God, famously borne by Dolley Madison.

Greek · Phonetic variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God) meaning gift of God.

Greek · Compound of Dorothy (gift of God) and Ann (grace), meaning God's gracious gift.

Greek · Elaborated variant of Dorothy with a Latinate suffix, meaning gift of God.

English · Rare English name of uncertain etymology, possibly a pet form or dialectal variant.

English · Rare name from the English word 'duel,' or a phonetic variant of a Germanic name.

Italian · Short form of Anselmo or Adelmo, from Germanic elements meaning 'noble helmet.'

French · Variant of DeForest, from French 'de la forêt' meaning of the forest.

French · American name with French influence, possibly from 'de' (of) and 'loi/joie,' evoking joy or faith.

English · Variant of Denzil, from a Cornish place name meaning fertile upland or stronghold.

German · Germanic compound name from 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning nobly bright.

Irish · Variant of Donald, from Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning world ruler or mighty chief.

English · Place name honoring naval hero Stephen Decatur; ultimately from French origins.

French · From French 'del roi' meaning of the king; popular in Caribbean English communities.

Irish · Variant of Dempsey, from Irish 'Diomasach' meaning proud or haughty.

English · English patronymic surname meaning son of Dennis, ultimately from Greek Dionysus.

English · Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French place name d'Airelle meaning from Airelle.

English · Diminutive of Richard, from Germanic elements meaning brave ruler or strong king.

French · Diminutive form likely from the French surname d'Orsay or a variant of Dorsey.

Scottish · From Scottish Gaelic 'Dubhgall' meaning dark stranger, originally a term for Norse Vikings.

English · Rare English name, possibly from a dialect word for a small Dutch coin of little value.

Irish · Variant of Dwayne, from Irish 'dubh' meaning dark or swarthy.

German · Short form of Adelsa or blend of Della and Elsa, carrying Germanic roots meaning 'noble.'

French · Feminine form of Maurice, from Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned.'

Spanish · Blend of the prefix De- with Linda, from Spanish 'linda' meaning 'pretty.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' + 'theos' meaning 'gift of God.'

French · Variant of Delphine, from Greek 'delphis' meaning dolphin, linked to Delphi.

English · Variant of Daris, possibly from Greek 'dareios' meaning wealthy or kingly.

English · Rare blended name of uncertain origin, possibly combining Dorothy and Ethel.

Greek · Possibly a variant of Dorothy rearranged, from Greek meaning 'gift of God.'

Spanish · Diminutive of Dolores (Spanish, 'sorrows') or from Slavic 'dol' meaning valley.

Latin · Compound of Dona (Latin 'lady') and Belle (French 'beautiful'), meaning beautiful lady.

Greek · Variant of Dorcas, from Greek 'dorkas' meaning gazelle, a biblical figure in Acts.

Greek · Rare variant possibly blending Dorothy (gift of God) with a phonetic ending.

Greek · Diminutive of Dorothy (gift of God) or Doris (Greek sea nymph).

Hebrew · Possibly from Hebrew Dothan meaning 'wells' or a shortened form of Dorothy.

Welsh · Welsh name combining 'del' (pretty, neat) and 'gwyn' (white, fair, blessed).

English · English place name from Old English 'dæl' (valley) and 'tun' (settlement), meaning 'valley town.'

German · Variant of DeWitt, from Dutch/Flemish 'de witte' meaning 'the white' or 'the fair one.'

French · From French 'd'or' meaning 'golden,' or an English place-derived surname.

English · English occupational surname for one who dyed cloth, from Old English "dēagere."

English · Variant of Daryl or a pet form from Old English deorling meaning 'darling, beloved one.'

English · Diminutive of Drew, ultimately from Andrew (Greek andreios, 'manly') or Welsh dryw ('seer').

English · Rare surname-name, possibly from Old French duel or a variant of Dowell, from Irish Dubhghall ('dark stranger').

Hebrew · Variant of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyyel' meaning 'God is my judge.'

French · Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French place name d'Airelle, meaning 'from Airelle.'

English · Blend of Darrell and Harold, combining French place-name roots with Germanic 'army ruler.'

French · Variant of Daryl, from the French surname d'Airelle meaning 'from Airelle.'

French · From French 'de la land,' meaning 'of the land'; an English-French place-based surname.

English · From Old English 'denu' meaning 'valley'; a simple English nature name.

English · Variant of Denville, a French-English place name meaning 'settlement in the valley.'

Irish · Variant of Dermot (Diarmuid), from Old Irish meaning 'free from envy' or 'free man.'

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Diarmuid, meaning 'free from envy'; borne by legendary Irish kings and warriors.

English · Dix is a surname-style name derived from Dick, a medieval diminutive of Richard.

Scottish · Donold is a variant of Donald, from Gaelic roots meaning world ruler.

Greek · Doro is a short form of names like Doroteo or Dorothy, from Greek roots meaning gift.

Irish · Dub comes from the Irish word dubh, meaning dark or black.

German · Diminutive of names like Odetta or Bernadetta; related to Germanic nobility roots.

Greek · Diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

Greek · Rearranged form of Dorothea, from Greek meaning gift of God.

Irish · Possibly from Irish surname Delaney meaning dark challenger, used as a given name.

Indian · Possibly from Sanskrit 'deva' meaning divine, or a modern American coinage.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning gift of God.

Arabic · From Arabic 'durra' meaning pearl or precious gem.

Italian · Elaboration of Della or from Italian 'dell'ora' meaning of the hour; a lyrical feminine name.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'dolores' meaning sorrows, referencing the Virgin Mary.

English · Feminine form derived from Devon, the English county named after the Celtic Dumnonii tribe.

Italian · Blend of Donna (Italian for lady) and the suffix -bel meaning beautiful.

Greek · Diminutive elaboration of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift.

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (god), meaning gift of God.

Latin · Variant of Drusilla, from the Roman family name Drusus, meaning 'strong' or 'dewy-eyed'.

Latin · Elaborated form of Drusilla, derived from the Roman clan name Drusus, possibly meaning 'strong'.

English · Diminutive form possibly from Dewey or the Irish dubh meaning 'dark.'

English · From an English place name derived from Old English denu meaning 'valley.'

English · Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French 'd'Airelle', referring to Airelle in Calvados, France.

English · Variant spelling of Darrel/Darroll, of Norman French origin meaning 'from Airelle' in Normandy.

Irish · Variant of Duane/Dwayne, from Irish 'dubhán' meaning 'little dark one'.

English · English surname and place name meaning ford by the valley or Dane's ford.

French · Variant of Desmond or from French de Armond, meaning of the army's protection.

French · From French elements meaning of the valley, used as a place-based surname.

Greek · Rare variant possibly related to Greek Delos or Spanish Delmas meaning of the farmstead.

Scottish · Short form of Douglas, from Scottish Gaelic dubh glas meaning dark water or dark stream.

Scottish · Short form of Duncan, from Scottish Gaelic meaning brown warrior or dark chief.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of the Sorrows.'

English · Modern coinage possibly blending Delphine (from Delphi) or Delta with a feminine suffix.

Italian · Feminine diminutive form of Donna, from Italian meaning 'lady' or 'woman of the house.'

Greek · Variant of Dorcas, from Greek 'dorkas' meaning 'gazelle'; a biblical name from Acts.

French · Modern variant of Denise, from Greek Dionysius, the god of wine.

Greek · Elaboration of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Feminine variant of Dawn, from the English word for the first light of day at sunrise.

Latin · Variant of Diane, from the Roman goddess Diana, divine huntress associated with the moon.

Greek · Compound of Dora (Greek, 'gift') and Belle (French, 'beautiful'), meaning 'beautiful gift.'

Greek · Phonetic variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

French · French title for the wife of the Dauphin, the heir to the French throne.

Italian · From Italian 'donzello' meaning young gentleman or squire, used as a given name.

Greek · Variant of Doris, from Greek 'Doris' referring to a Dorian woman or meaning 'gift of the sea.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Dora or Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift.

Spanish · Portuguese/Spanish form of Dominicus, from Latin 'dominus' meaning 'lord' or 'of the Lord.'

English · Rare blended name, possibly from French 'doré' (golden) with Germanic '-vin' (friend).

Welsh · Patronymic surname meaning son of David, used as a given name.

Irish · Variant of Dempsey, from Irish Gaelic 'Diomasach' meaning proud or haughty.

French · French surname meaning 'of the woods,' used as a given name.

English · Diminutive of Dudley, from an Old English place name meaning Dudda's meadow.

French · Variant of Delmar, from Old French or Spanish meaning of the sea.

English · Variant of Howard or from a Welsh place name; possibly meaning high guardian.

Scottish · Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic 'Dubhghall' meaning dark stranger, a Viking-era name.

English · Scottish-English place name, famously associated with Lord Darnley, consort of Mary Queen of Scots.

Spanish · Variant of Desiderio, from Latin 'desiderium' meaning longing or desire.

Spanish · Spanish form of Delphinus, from Greek 'delphis' meaning dolphin.

English · English combination name from 'dell' (valley) and 'wood,' meaning dweller in the wooded valley.

English · Variant of Denzil, a Cornish place name meaning 'high stronghold' or fertile upland.

Greek · Short form of Theodorus, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift; means 'gift' or 'gift of God.'

English · Rare variant of Dale, from Old English 'dael' meaning valley.

Greek · From Dardanus of Greek mythology, ancestor of the Trojans; also linked to the Dardanelles strait.

Greek · Variant of Doreen, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift, with a French-influenced spelling.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning Mary of Sorrows.

Greek · Variant of Dardanella, from the mythological Trojan ancestor Dardanus.

Norse · From Old Norse 'dalr' meaning valley, or a short form of Dahlia. A simple nature-evoking name.

English · Feminine form of Darnell, from Old French 'darnel,' a grass plant, or a hidden/secret place.

Greek · Variant of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Elaboration of Darlene, from Old English 'dēorling' meaning darling or beloved one.

Greek · Likely variant of Delia, an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning 'from Delos.'

Latin · Phonetic variant of Dahlia, the flower named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Spanish · Compound name blending 'de la' (of the) with a vine-related suffix, evoking vineyard imagery.

Greek · Variant of Delphine, from Greek 'delphis' meaning dolphin, or linked to the Oracle at Delphi.

English · Diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek 'dorothea' meaning gift of God.

Latin · Diminutive of Dominica, from Latin 'dominus' meaning lord or master; 'belonging to the Lord.'

Italian · Diminutive of Donna, from Italian 'donna' meaning lady or woman of the house.

Greek · Elaboration of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift; a fanciful extension of the classic form.

Greek · Variant spelling of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning Mary of the Sorrows.

Spanish · Contracted variant of Dolores, from Latin 'dolor' meaning sorrow or pain.

French · Variant of Lorraine, from the French region Lorraine, meaning 'kingdom of Lothar.'

Hebrew · Variant of Daniel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.'

English · Rare modern name, possibly a diminutive or pet form of names like Alfred or Eldred.

Hebrew · Rare biblical-adjacent name possibly linked to Dilmun, an ancient land mentioned in Sumerian texts.

French · French surname-derived given name, from 'de l'or' meaning 'of gold' or 'golden one.'

Greek · From Greek mythology, the goddess of the harvest; from 'dē' (earth) and 'mētēr' (mother), meaning 'earth mother.'

Irish · Possibly from Irish 'Dearán' meaning 'little oak' or an Armenian name meaning 'devoted, religious.'

Irish · Variant of Duane/Dwayne, from Irish 'Dubhán' meaning 'little dark one.'

French · Rare name of uncertain origin, possibly a phonetic variant of a French or English regional name.

Irish · From Irish 'Dóirín' meaning 'little sullen one' or from Hebrew 'Doron' meaning 'gift.'

French · French surname used as a given name, from 'du pré' meaning 'of the meadow.'

Latin · Modern coined name, likely from Latin 'dulcis' (sweet) with an elaborate feminine ending.

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (God), meaning 'gift of God.'

English · Modern coined name, possibly from Latin prefix 'de-' with -lona, or variant of Delana.

Italian · From Italian 'donzella' meaning 'maiden, young lady,' a term of gentle nobility.

Irish · Variant spelling of Doreen, from Irish 'Dorín,' a diminutive of Dora meaning 'gift.'

English · Variant of Daisy, from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye.'

English · Variant of Darlene, a modern English name meaning 'darling' or 'dear one.'

Greek · Variant of Delpha, from Greek 'Delphoi' meaning 'from Delphi,' the oracle's city.

French · Variant of Delphine, from Greek 'delphis' meaning 'dolphin' or 'of Delphi.'

English · From Old English/Norse 'dale' meaning 'valley,' with feminine suffix '-ene.'

Spanish · From Spanish and Latin 'dama' meaning 'lady' or 'noblewoman.'

English · Variant spelling of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea meaning 'gift of God'.

English · Modern blend of Darling and the suffix -ien, conveying 'beloved one'.

English · Diminutive form derived from Darling, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

English · Modern coinage blending the prefix Del- with a Gaelic-influenced ending, suggesting elegance.

Spanish · Variant of Paloma or a coined name from Spanish 'de la loma' meaning 'of the hill'.

French · Elaboration of Delores/Gloria, evoking 'glory' or 'sorrow' with a French flair.

English · Short form possibly related to Dinah, meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated' in Hebrew.

French · Phonetic respelling of Désirée, from French/Latin meaning 'desired' or 'longed for'.

English · Pet form or diminutive, possibly from Delia or a short form of Germanic names.

Italian · Compound of Donna ('lady' in Italian) and Mae ('pearl' or month of May).

Greek · Variant of Doreen, from Greek Doron meaning 'gift'.

English · Blend of Dorothy ('gift of God') and the suffix -las, a mid-century American coinage.

English · Modern American name possibly derived from 'dream,' evoking aspiration and vision.

English · English surname and place name meaning 'the ford by the Danes' or 'Daniel's ford.'

Irish · Phonetic variant of Duane or Dwayne, from Irish 'Dubhán' meaning 'little dark one.'

English · English place name from Old Norse meaning 'settlement of the Danes.'

English · Rare Germanic blend of Derek and Harold, combining elements meaning 'people ruler' and 'army ruler.'

English · Modern combination of the prefix De- with Troy, a city name from Greek mythology.

Welsh · Variant of Dewell, from Welsh elements meaning 'dark' or 'black'; a rare surname-turned-given-name.

German · From the German word 'Dorn' meaning 'thorn,' used as both a surname and given name.

Slavic · Serbian and Czech name derived from 'dusha' meaning 'soul' or 'spirit.'

Latin · Variant of Damasus, from Greek 'damazo' meaning 'to tame,' borne by early popes and saints.

English · Occupational surname from Old French 'drapier,' one who made or sold woolen cloth, used as a given name.

English · Compound of Doris (Greek, 'gift of the sea') and Mae (English, 'month of May').

Scottish · Feminine form of Donald, from Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler' or 'proud chief.'

French · Feminine diminutive of Donald or Donna, meaning 'world ruler' or 'lady.'

English · Modern invented blend, possibly from French 'dormir' (to sleep) and Lee.

English · Short form of Etheldreda, from Old English meaning 'noble strength.'

English · Variant of Darlene with a -ys ending, meaning darling or tenderly beloved.

English · Variant of Dimple, an English word name for a small natural indentation in the cheek.

English · Variant of Dolly, a diminutive of Dorothy meaning gift of God.

Irish · Anglicized Irish pet form, possibly from Gaelic donn meaning brown or chief.

Latin · Diminutive of Drusilla, from the Roman clan name Drusus, possibly meaning strong.

French · Variant of Darrell, from Norman French 'd'Airelle,' a place name in Calvados, France.

Irish · From Irish 'Donnghal' meaning 'brown-haired brave one' or 'dark valiant chieftain.'

Irish · Variant of Doyle, from Irish 'Dubhghall' meaning 'dark stranger,' originally a Norse-Irish term.

English · Diminutive of Richard, from Germanic meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong king'.

Irish · Variant of Donal, from Irish Domhnall meaning 'world ruler' or 'mighty chief'.

English · Variant of Drury, from Old French druerie meaning 'love' or 'sweetheart'.

Norse · Scandinavian and German surname meaning 'valley,' from Old Norse 'dalr.'

French · French-influenced name from 'de l'île' meaning 'of the island.'

Irish · Irish variant of Dennis, from Greek 'Dionysios' meaning 'follower of Dionysos.'

Irish · Variant of Donal, from Gaelic 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler.'

Italian · From Italian 'donzello' and Latin 'domnicellus' meaning 'young gentleman' or 'squire.'

French · From Old French 'dru' meaning 'sturdy' or 'beloved,' a rare diminutive form.

Irish · Phonetic variant of Duane, from Irish 'dubhán' meaning 'little dark one.'

Italian · Modern blend of Donna (Italian 'lady') and Lee (English meadow).

Italian · Combination of Donna (Italian 'lady') and Jean (French form of John, 'God is gracious').

Greek · Variant of Dora, from Greek 'doron' meaning gift, or short for Dorothy (gift of God).

French · French diminutive of Dora or Dorothy, meaning 'little gift' or 'gift of God'.

Greek · Pet form of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God).

English · Variant of Darlene, from Old English 'dearling' meaning darling or beloved.

Hebrew · Diminutive of Deborah, from Hebrew 'dvorah' meaning bee.

Greek · Variant of Delphine, from Greek 'delphis' meaning dolphin, linked to the oracle at Delphi.

Latin · Variant of Dulcina, from Latin 'dulcis' meaning sweet or pleasant.

Welsh · Rare Welsh-derived name, possibly a short form of Meredith meaning great ruler.

Greek · Likely a diminutive related to Odessa, from Greek meaning long journey.

Spanish · Variant of Dolores, from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning Mary of Sorrows.

Greek · Variant of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), meaning gift of God.

Greek · Blend of Doris and a diminutive suffix; Doris is Greek meaning gift of the sea.

Greek · Variant of Dorcas, from Greek 'dorkas' meaning gazelle, a biblical figure known for charity.

English · From Old English place-name elements meaning "land by the gate" or "hidden land."

English · Blended variant of Darrell and Harold, from Old English meaning "dear" or "beloved."

English · Variant of Darwin, from Old English 'deor' (dear) and 'wine' (friend), meaning dear friend.

English · From the coastal town of Deal in Kent, derived from Old English 'dæl' meaning valley.

English · English place name meaning 'homestead in a valley' from Old English 'denu' (valley) and 'ham' (home).

English · Modern variant of Devon or Deverne, possibly linked to the English county name meaning deep valley.

Persian · Of Armenian-Persian origin, associated with meanings of strength or heritage in Near Eastern tradition.

English · From Irish Gaelic 'dún' meaning hill or fort, used as an English surname turned given name.

English · From Old English 'dic' meaning dike or embankment, originally a place-based surname.

English · Variant spelling of Darlene, from Old English "dēorling" meaning darling or beloved one.

Welsh · Rare Welsh-influenced name possibly related to Welsh "del" (pretty) with an ornamental suffix.

Italian · Rare Romance compound name blending elements suggesting beauty and gentleness, used in Italian and Spanish traditions.

Greek · Variant of Dione, from Greek mythology — a Titaness and mother of Aphrodite, meaning "divine."

Italian · Compound of Donna (Italian "lady") and Bell ("beautiful"), creating a name meaning "beautiful lady."

Greek · Variant or plural-form spelling of Doris, from Greek "Dōris," a sea nymph and daughter of Oceanus.

Greek · Compound of Doris (Greek sea nymph) and Lee (English meadow), a mid-century American blend.

English · Playful diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek "dōron" (gift) and "theos" (God), meaning "gift of God."

Latin · Variant of Dulcie, from Latin "dulcis" meaning sweet; revived in English-speaking countries as a given name.

English · From the English word dainty, via Old French 'deintié' meaning worthy or delicate.

Greek · Variant spelling of Daphne, from Greek 'daphne' meaning laurel tree, the nymph of myth.

English · Elaborated spelling of Darlene, from Old English 'deorling' meaning darling or beloved.

English · Modern American invented name, possibly blending Denise with a creative suffix.

English · Modern coined name blending Derek or Derene with a feminine -etha suffix.

Latin · Simplified spelling of Diane, from Latin Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and hunt.