4130 Delightful Baby Names That Start With D

The letter D holds a captivating allure, and among the myriad of names, those baby names that start with letter D offer you a wide array of choices. Keep reading to discover several unknown facts about the letter D and how choosing a baby name starting with D can be a significant and delightful decision.

D represents the fourth letter in the Latin alphabet and the modern English alphabet and corresponds to the Semitic daleth and the Greek delta. Its form probably stemmed from an ancient Egyptian pictograph depicting a folded tent door. Over time, the letter D has retained its rounded form in the Latin alphabet, remaining unchanged in appearance until now. In Spanish, the letter D is pronounced ‘de,’ while in Greek, it is identified as delta. Names starting with this letter are often associated with divine or supreme forces in various cultures. For instance, in Greek, the word Demiurge, beginning with D, means God, and in Latin, Deus refers to God. Similarly, in Sanskrit, D is the initial letter of Deva, meaning Lord.

Names beginning with D are notable for their versatility and associations with various cultures, religions, and languages. Names with D have also consistently ranked in the US top 20 names for decades, influenced by figures like actor Daniel Radcliffe of the Harry Potter series (1). For those inclined toward more contemporary choices, the Native American unisex name Dakota, meaning ‘friend,’ can be a fitting choice. Popularized by the American actress Hannah Dakota Fanning, it has continued to rank among the top 500 names in the US, both as a male and female given name (1). For those seeking distinctive names, Dashiell, a French masculine name, meaning 'from Normandy,’ offers a literary allure, linked to the American writer Dashiell Hammett, renowned for his detective novels. According to numerology, the letter D is given the numerical value of 4 and represents characteristics like discipline, resolve, and dependability. Explore the beauty and diversity of letter 'D' names from our list.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Daniel		Boy	God is my judge
David		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dylan		Boy	To tide; To flow
Delilah		Girl	Delicate
Dominic		Boy	Belonging to God
Declan		Boy	Full of goodness
Diego		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Daisy		Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Dean		Boy	Valley; Leader
Dawson		Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Daniela		Girl	God is my judge
Damien		Boy	Master; To tame; Divine power
Daphne		Girl	Laurel; Victory; Achievement
Dallas		Boy	From valley meadows; Valley house
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Derek		Boy	The people's ruler
Dahlia		Girl	Flower; Hanging branch
Dante		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Desmond		Boy	One from South Munster
Demi		Girl	Earth mother; Goddess of harvest
Danna		Girl	God is a judge
Drew		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Destiny		Girl	Destiny; Fate
Daleyza		Girl	Delightful
Donovan		Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Damon		Boy	To tame; Agile
Daniella		Girl	God is my judge
Danielle		Girl	God is my judge
Dax		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader; Badger
Deacon		Boy	Servant; Messenger
Dominick		Boy	Belonging to God
Dorothy		Girl	Gift of God
Dalton		Boy	Settlement in valley
Dexter		Boy	Right-handed; A community that dried clothes
Dariel		Boy	Open; From Airelle
Danny		Boy	God is my judge
Davis		Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Dorian		Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Drake		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Davina		Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Donald		Boy	One who rules the world
Dayana		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Derrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Dustin		Boy	Thor's stone
Darius		Boy	Possessing goodness
Duke		Boy	Leader
Darren		Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Dillon		Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Dario		Boy	Possessing goodness
Dennis		Boy	Danish; The Dane; Greek God Dionysus
Della		Girl	Noble; Delicate
Dani		Girl	God is my judge
Douglas		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Dominique		Girl	Belonging to the Lord
Dakari		Boy	Rejoice
Dash		Boy	To run or sprint; One from Chiel
Dream		Unisex	Aspiration, imagination, possibility
Dulce		Girl	Sweet; Candy
Denver		Boy	From Anvers; Green valley; Dane Ford
Dane		Boy	The one from Denmark; Valley dweller
Dilan		Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow
Deandre		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Damir		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Dangelo		Boy	Divine messenger
Davion		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Deborah		Girl	Bee
Dalia		Girl	Dahlia flower; Valley flower; Flowering branch
Dominik		Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Darian		Boy	Possessing goodness
Dimitri		Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Davian		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Duncan		Boy	Brown battle
Danilo		Boy	God is a judge
Decker		Boy	One who works as a roofer; Covering
Dixie		Girl	Tenth; Ten
Dalary		Girl	Gift of God
Dion		Boy	Sky; Shine; Greek God of wine
Darwin		Boy	Dear friend
Danica		Girl	Morning star; Venus
Davin		Boy	Calf; Fawn; Ox; Deer; Little black one
Dana		Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow
Desiree		Girl	Desired; Wished
Devyn		Unisex	Divine; Poet
Draven		Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven
Dhruv		Boy	Immovable; Faithful; Polar star
Deon		Boy	Of Zeus; God of Nysa; Alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Draco		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Denise		Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius
Darla		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Dalett		Unisex	Variant spelling of Dalia
Deklan		Boy	Man of prayer; Full of goodness
Dania		Girl	God is my judge; Near
Dovid		Boy	Beloved
Dina		Girl	Judged; Religion
Darcy		Girl	Dark-haired; One from the town of Arcy
Daylen		Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Dov		Boy	A bear; Mighty
Denisse		Girl	The alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius; Of Zeus

Infographic: Names Beginning With D For Your Baby

From delicate to dynamic, names starting with D offer a diverse range of options, each with its own unique charm. Our infographic presents many exciting D-letter names for your baby with positive connotations. These names, rich in history and meaning, provide timeless and trendy options for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.

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