Baby Names That Start With D

If you are looking for baby names that start with D you’ve come to the right place! I’ve put together a list of adorable names that start with the letter D for your baby boy or baby girl. Finding the perfect baby name isn’t easy but it’s a beautiful privilege.

If you’re here you must already know you’re looking for baby names that start with D. The options are endless. This list includes origin and meaning to make your search easier.

Here are some adorable options to pick from or inspire you to find the perfect name for your baby.

Baby Girl Names That Start With D 

Daisy

• (British) Meaning: Day’s Eve 

Dakota

• (Native America) Meaning: Friend, Ally 

Dallas

• (Scottish) Meaning: The Valley Meadows, From the Dales

Dangela

• (Greek) Meaning: Angel, Messenger of God 

Daniella 

• (Hebrew) Meaning: God is My Judge 

Danna

• (British) Meaning: God Will Judge 

Davina

• (Scottish) Meaning: Beloved

Dawn

• (British) Meaning: The First Appearance of Light or Daybreak 

Deborah

• (Hebrew) Meaning: Bee

Delaney

• (Irish) Meaning: Dark Challenger, From the Alder Grove

Demi

• (French) Meaning: Half 

Denise 

• (French) Meaning: Follower of Dionysius 

Deolinda

• (Portuguese) Meaning: Beautiful God 

Desiree

• (French) Meaning: Much Desired

Desmona

• (Greek) Meaning: Unlucky

Dina

• (Hebrew) Meaning: Judgement 

Dior 

• (French) Meaning: Golden 

Dita

• (Spanish) Meaning: Strife for Wealth

Dixie 

• (French) Meaning: Tenth

Drema

• (British) Meaning: Of Dream, Reverie 

Baby Boy Names That Start with D 

Damian 

• (Greek) Meaning: To Tame, Subdue

Dakota

• (Native American) Meaning: Friend, Ally

Daniel 

• (Hebrew) Meaning: God is My Judge 

Darius

• (Persian) Meaning: Maintains Possessions Well 

David

• (Hebrew) Meaning: Beloved, Uncle

Dawson

• (British) Meaning: Son of David 

Dean

• (British) Meaning: Valley, Church Official 

DeAndrae

• (American) Meaning: Strong, Manly 

Demetrius

• (Greek) Meaning: Follower of Demeter 

Derek

• (German) Meaning: Power of the Tribe

Devon

• (British) Meaning: Deep Valley Dwellers 

Diego 

• (Spanish) Meaning: Supplanter 

Dillon

• (Irish) Meaning: God is Gracious 

Dominic

• (Latin) Meaning: of the Lord 

Donovan

• (Irish) Meaning: Dark, Brown-haired Chieftain 

Douglas 

• (Scottish) Meaning: Black River, Dark Stream

Drake

• (British) Meaning: Dragon

Drew

• (Welsh) Meaning: Wise

Dustin

• (British) Meaning: Thor’s Stone, Thunderstone

Dwayne

• (Irish) Meaning: Of Dubhan, Fishing Hook, Dark 

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