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155 Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter D

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Thousands of girl names start with the letter D; some emphasize nature, while some focus on spirituality and mythology. For example, a floral name Daisy reminds one of blooms, sweetness, and innocence. Destiny is a name that signifies life and a bright future. Interestingly, four feminine names were starting with D in the top 300 names in the US in 2022, including Daisy, Dakota, Daniella, and Daphne (1). The D-letter offers a wide range of name options; whether you're looking for names with historical importance or modern flair, you can have it all for your darling daughter.

If you wish to give your baby girl a name starting with D, look at our listing below. We have beautiful D baby girl names sourced from various regions and religions. Some are modern and colorful, while others are traditional and classic. In short, there's something for everyone out there.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Daphne	Girl	Laurel; Victory; Achievement
Demi	Girl	Earth mother; Goddess of harvest
Dorothy	Girl	Gift of God
Denise	Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius
Denisse	Girl	The alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius; Of Zeus
Delia	Girl	Of Delos; Heart; Jewel of the sea
Danae	Girl	Mother of Perseus
Delta	Girl	Fourth letter in the Greek alphabet; Door; Island formed at the mouth of a river
Dottie	Girl	God's gift
Dolly	Girl	Gift of God; Sorrows

Dora	Girl	God's gift; Hand; Gift
Dorothea	Girl	Gift of God
Doris	Girl	Gift; Dorian woman
Dayanara	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Slayer of man
Dayra	Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Darya	Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Delphine	Girl	Dolphin; Woman from the town of Delphi; Womb
Damya	Girl	A Goddess; To tame
Demetria	Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Dorcas	Girl	Gazelle

Dace	Boy	God's gift
Dionne	Girl	Of Zeus; Follower of Dionysus; Divine
Drea	Girl	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Damiya	Girl	Mother Earth
Delfina	Girl	Name of a Saint; One from Delphi
Demiyah	Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Donya	Girl	World; To be satisfied; Good
Dariah	Unisex	Possessing goodness; Sea
Dollie	Girl	Gift of God; Sorrows
Doreen	Girl	Gift of God; Blessed; Brooding

Deliah	Girl	From the island of Delos
Dionna	Girl	Divine Goddess; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Danay	Girl	A mythological mother
Demiya	Unisex	Good mother; Dame
Danaya	Girl	Greeks; Parched
Dim	Girl	Earth mother
Dejanira	Girl	One who destroys mankind
Daphney	Girl	Laurel tree
Demetra	Girl	Goddess of harvest; Earth mother
Deandra	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong

Dehlia	Girl	From Delos
Demiana	Unisex	To tame
Damara	Girl	Goddess of fertility; Gentle
Daphnie	Girl	Branch of a Laurel tree
Denae	Girl	Judged; A mythological figure
Despina	Unisex	Mistress; Lady
Dione	Boy	Goddess; Sky; Shine; Of Zeus
Daphna	Girl	Laurel
Delphina	Girl	Of Delphi; Womb
Dymond	Girl	Diamond; Unconquerable; Unbreakable

Deliana	Girl	Business; Work; Of Delos
Doria	Girl	Of Doris; Gift of God
Dore	Girl	Gift; Gift of God; Bee
Demaris	Girl	Calf; Heifer; Girl
Dorina	Girl	Gift of God; Gift
Danea	Girl	Mother of Perseus
Delois	Girl	One who is a superior being
Dodie	Girl	Gift of God; Sorrows
Desdemona	Girl	Ill-fated; unfortunate
Dorinda	Girl	Gift of God

Deandrea	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong
Damaris	Boy	Calf; Girl; Gentle; Heifer
Denay	Girl	Judged; A mythological figure; Greeks
Deonne	Girl	Divine; Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus
Dory	Girl	Gift of God; Dorian woman
Delphia	Girl	Womb
Deyanira	Unisex	Slayer of man
Doriana	Girl	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Dorris	Girl	A beautiful person who is the daughter of Oceanus
Demitra	Girl	Goddess of harvest and fertility

Denice	Girl	Follower of Dionysius
Drina	Girl	Defender of mankind; From Hadria
Dimitra	Girl	Earth mother
Damarys	Girl	Calf; Young bull
Dorea	Girl	Sea; One who came out of the ocean
Diamantina	Girl	Messy; Playful; Crave emotional security
Denesha	Girl	Of Zeus; Sky; Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse
Denisa	Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius; Of Zeus
Demetrius	Girl	Earth mother; Devoted to goddess Demeter
Diantha	Girl	Divine flower; Heavenly flower

Doretha	Girl	Gift of God; Gift of Isis
Deia	Unisex	Slayer of man; Source of light
Danaye	Girl	Mythological mother
Dorota	Girl	Gift of God
Dionisia	Girl	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Dafina	Girl	Laurel
Dorianne	Girl	The one who belongs to the sea and comes out of it
Dafni	Girl	Laurel bush
Dot	Girl	Gift of God
Deianira	Girl	Man-destroyer; Name of a Calydonian princess

Demie	Girl	Loving Goddess of harvest; the half one
Diona	Girl	Goddess-like; Sky; Shine; Of Zeus
Dotty	Girl	God's gift
Dessa	Girl	To hate; Desired; Wished
Danee	Girl	Mother of Perseus; lovely lady
Danira	Unisex	To slay; Man
Dorine	Girl	Gift of God; Dorian woman
Demonica	Unisex	Advisor; One; Single
Dorrie	Girl	They are the beautiful mother of Sea nymphs
Daphine	Girl	Laurel tree

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Infographic: Top Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter D

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter D(infographic)

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