What are some celebrity-inspired unisex names?

Some celebrity-inspired unisex names include Avery, inspired by actor and singer Avery Franklin Brooks and American-born Canadian TV journalist Avery Haines, Taylor, from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and actor Taylor Daniel Lautner, and Charlie, inspired by comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and British actor, writer, and producer Charlie Covell.

Can English unisex names be used internationally?

Yes, English unisex names such as Lovely, Luscious, Raven, Simone, Taylor, Harlow, and Devon can be used internationally. Their versatility and global appeal make them suitable for use across cultures.

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165 English Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dallas	Boy	From valley meadows; Valley house
Drew	Boy	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Dominique	Girl	Belonging to the Lord
Denver	Boy	From Anvers; Green valley; Dane Ford
Dangelo	Boy	Divine messenger
Darian	Boy	Possessing goodness
Davin	Boy	Calf; Fawn; Ox; Deer; Little black one
Devyn	Unisex	Poet; Young deer; Fawn; Little dark one
Darcy	Girl	Dark-haired; One from the town of Arcy
Daylen	Boy	Toward the tide or flow

Daryl	Boy	From Airelle; Darling
Delanie	Girl	Black; Challenge; From the Alder grove
Desire	Unisex	To long for; To wish for; To desire; Desire for the Lord
Danelly	Unisex	God is my judge
Divine	Unisex	Eternal; Heavenly; Holy; Godlike; Of A God
Danni	Girl	God is a judge
Darrian	Girl	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Devan	Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Daylon	Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Darby	Boy	Deer park; Deer settlement; Son of Diarmuid or Dermot

Donnell	Boy	Ruler of the world
Delaney	Boy	Black; Challenge; Alder tree
Dailyn	Girl	Valley; Pretty flower
Daelyn	Girl	Small valley; Someone who lived near a dale or valley
Dresden	Boy	One who lives in the riverside forest
Dejon	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
Diem	Girl	Famous people; Day
Dusty	Boy	Thor's stone
Dru	Boy	Manly; Masculine; Strong
Dio	Boy	Of Zeus; Dionysos; God

Delainey	Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshláine
Desi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Longing; Desire; Country
Daya	Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Daryn	Boy	Great; Oak tree; Talent
Dublin	Unisex	Black pool
Devany	Unisex	Descendant of Duibheannach; Black; Marshy place
Dylann	Boy	To tide; To flow
December	Girl	Ten; Last month of the calendar
Dallis	Girl	One from the Dales; The valley meadows
Deonna	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Goddess of childbirth

Dez	Unisex	South Munster
Dreyden	Unisex	Portage or slope where boats or loads were dragged
Dawsyn	Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Drayven	Unisex	Mysterious; Powerful; Unique
Dreya	Unisex	Masculine; Man
Dannie	Girl	God is my judge; God will judge
Damoni	Unisex	To tame
Darci	Girl	From the fortress; A dark one
Darling	Unisex	Beloved one; Dear
Drue	Boy	Manly; Masculine

Dalis	Girl	Valley house; Meadow Dwelling
Devereaux	Unisex	Yew
Dasani	Unisex	Hibiscus; The mountain of tea
Deklyn	Unisex	Man of prayer
Devine	Unisex	Divine; Fortune-teller; Descendant of Damhain; Descendant of Dubhain; Fawn; Calf; The dark one; Heavenly; God-like
Doran	Boy	Stranger; Wanderer; Grandson
Devone	Unisex	Calf; Dark; Divine
Dajon	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Daman	Boy	Ruler; Controller; Subjugator; One who tames
Daylynn	Unisex	One living near a valley

Dezi	Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Daisy; Day's eye
Dor	Boy	Generation; Dorian woman
Dhillon	Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Dhilan	Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Darcie	Girl	Dark-haired; From the fortress; Descendant of the dark
Dell	Boy	Small valley
Damian	Girl	Master; To tame; Divine power
Destine	Unisex	Destined
Dragon	Unisex	Huge serpent; Dragon; I see
Deren	Unisex	Bird; Edge; Oak tree

Daelin	Unisex	Person who lives near a dale; Valley
Dillian	Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea; Sea God
Drae	Unisex	Manly; Masculine
Devery	Unisex	A person from Evreux; Bee
Devlin	Girl	Descendant of Doibhilin; Fierce courage; Unlucky
Deklynn	Unisex	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Dake	Unisex	The kin of David
Daison	Unisex	Courageous; Determined
Daelen	Unisex	Valley; Meadow
Devonne	Unisex	Divine; Dark

Danger	Boy	Ability to harm; Power; Lord
Dune	Unisex	Mound of sand; Low hill; Fort
Devlyn	Unisex	Descendant of Doibhilin
Denson	Boy	Son of Dennis; Son of Dean
Daveney	Unisex	Beloved; Of good kin
Darelle	Girl	Oaktree; Compassion; Pearl of wisdom
Diamonique	Girl	Diamond; Of the Lord
Dagger	Unisex	Maker or seller of daggers; Tusk of wild boar; Spike of deer
Dessie	Girl	To hate; South Munster
Dare	Boy	Deer; Beloved; He would give

Doel	Unisex	Dull; Slow-witted
Daine	Boy	From Denmark; Adventure loving
Dalian	Unisex	Dahlia flower; Person who lived near a dale or valley
Dray	Boy	Masculine; Man
Darson	Unisex	Gift; Blessed
Deane	Boy	Valley; Chief; Goddess-like
Delancey	Boy	From Lancey; Alder grove
Derby	Unisex	Deer town
Drex	Unisex	Strong; Bold; Honorable
Dee	Girl	Dark; Black; Deity; Divine

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Infographic: Top English Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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English Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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