Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..

DOBIE

Male

Rare, Scottish-origin given name that means "cupbearer," originating from Old Norse "dróbi" or Gaelic "Dubh.

DOBORAH

Female

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'bee', popularized by the wise and courageous biblical judge Deborah.

DOC

Male

Doc" is an English given name that originated from the Latin words "docere," meaning 'to teach,' and "tor," meaning 'a doer.' It signified 'teacher' or 'instructor.'

DOCIA

Female

Dokia is a unique African name from the Congo region, derived from the Kimbundu language, carrying the profound meaning "God gives life" in its Bantu origins.

DOCIE

Female

Rare feminine given name of Hebrew origin, translating to "beloved".

DOCK

Male

English origin, possibly derived from Douglas or docks, with varying meanings including "dark," referencing ships, or having nautical connections.

DOCKIE

Male

Unusual given name of unknown origin, with no widely recognized meaning or history.

DOCTOR

Male

Latin origin meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor', can be a Christian name related to St. Thomas Becket or a hopeful African name for children born on doctor's day.

DODD

Male

Uncommon English given name with uncertain origins, potentially meaning 'to die' in Old English, or being a variant of Old Norse names Dodda and Dudda.

DODDIE

Female

Uncommon Scottish name derived from the Norman surname 'Dodd', potentially meaning 'strong' or 'steadfast'.

DODGE

Male

English given name derived from the Old English 'doege', meaning 'lead' or 'to lead', and also associated with the verb 'dodge'. It has been used as a first name for centuries in England and other English-speaking countries.

DODGER

Male

American male given name derived from 'dodge', conveying speed, agility, and cleverness.

DODI

Female

Egyptian-origin name meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished' in Arabic, derived from the word 'dawudi', and holds significant cultural importance among Muslims.

DODI

Male

Arabic-derived name meaning "captain" or "leader," also signifying "beloved" and associated with King David.

DODIE

Female

English name, a shortened version of Dorothy, first used in the mid-20th century.

DODSON

Male

Uncommon English surname originating from the Old Norse personal name Þórðr, meaning "thunder god.

DODY

Female

Indonesian given name meaning 'fat' or 'chubby', originally used endearingly, now embraced as a unisex standalone name despite its unconventional origin.

DOE

Female

The given name Doe is of uncertain English origin, with theories suggesting it may derive from Middle English "do" or German names Dough/Dou, but these are not widely accepted. Despite unclear origins, Doe has been used since the 13th century and saw recent resurgence as a distinctive choice for both boys and girls.

DOEL

Male

Rare yet intriguing Spanish given name derived from "duelo," meaning mourning or lamentation, originating among the Basque people in Spain and France.

DOHA

Male

Arabic feminine given name derived from "dahwa," meaning "invitation" or "summons," referring to the call for prayer in Islamic culture. Traditionally given to daughters of prominent families, Doha has expanded in popularity due to its elegant sound and profound meaning.

DOHA

Female

Distinctive Arabic name derived from 'dahwa', meaning 'invitation' or 'summons'. It symbolizes hospitality and is popular in the Middle East.

DOHN

Male

Uncommon Irish given name derived from the ancient surname Ó Dubhthaigh, translating to 'descendant of the dark-haired one,' signifying someone with dark hair.

DOHNOVAN

Male

Rare and unique name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly invented or a variant spelling of another name.

DOIL

Male

Scottish name derived from Gaelic 'dubh', meaning 'dark' or 'black'. Traditionally used by Clan MacDonald, this historic name honors a warrior who fought bravely at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

DOIS

Female

The name Dois has French origins and means "two" in English. It was commonly used as a nickname for twins or those connected to the number two in medieval France. Today, it is still used but less frequently outside of French-speaking regions.

DOIS

Male

Rare and unusual first name of unknown origin, believed by some to be made-up, and by others to derive from various sources such as 'deux' in French or the diminutive of Douais.

DOKKEN

Male

Norwegian male given name derived from Old Norse "Dökkinn," meaning "of darkness" or "dark-haired." It has historical significance as the name of a dwarven smith in Norse mythology, and while it's gained international recognition through figures like musician Tom C. Dokken, it can be given to any child regardless of their future career path.

DOKOTA

Male

Unique, Sioux origin name translating to "friend/allies", reflecting community unity.

DOLA

Female

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'wealth', embodying abundance, prosperity, happiness, and contentment.

DOLAN

Male

Irish given name that originally meant "little dark one," derived from the ancient Gaelic surname O'Dolan, which denoted descendants of a dark-complexioned person.

DOLCE

Female

Italian name meaning "sweet", derived from the Italian word 'dolce'. It was popular among Italian nobility since the Middle Ages and is now globally recognized.

DOLEN

Male

Rare Welsh name derived from "dolen," meaning "whirlpool or eddy." It was inspired by the swirling motion of water and once associated with powerful rulers like Llywelyn the Great.

DOLENA

Female

Welsh name derived from "dolen," meaning "bunch" or "cluster," symbolizing abundance and beauty.

DOLENE

Female

Rare Irish given name derived from the ancient surname O'Dulaine, meaning "descendant of Dulain," which signifies strength and courage.

DOLETHA

Female

Unique female given name of African-American origin coined by author Zora Neale Hurston for her unpublished novel "Dolethiopia".

DOLL

Male

The name Doll is an English derivative of Dorothy or Dolly, meaning "gift of battle.

DOLL

Female

English origin, meaning "a toy figure resembling a human being," originating from Middle English "dol." Though rare, it has been periodically used since the late 19th century, with its peak in popularity being five births recorded in 1937.

DOLLEEN

Female

Irish feminine given name derived from "dol," meaning "to steal," but has been positively associated with intelligence and cunning.

DOLLENA

Female

Uncommon yet compelling African-derived name from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, meaning "to give thanks," symbolizing gratitude for prosperity and carrying spiritual significance.

DOLLENE

Female

Modern American name created by author Anne Rice for her character in 'The Vampire Lestat,' gaining popularity since its 1985 introduction despite lacking historical significance or meaning.