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

Rare Irish-derived given name, believed to mean 'descendant of the wise and brave chieftain Donogh.'

Irish female given name derived from the surname O'Donoghue, meaning "brown-haired" or "dark-colored".

Irish surname turned given name that means 'descendant of Dubthach', itself translating to 'dark river' or 'black water'.

Distinctive male name of American origin, created from elements of Donald, Daniel, and Dale, though its exact meaning remains unclear.

Unknown origin but may be a blend of Spanish 'Don' meaning lord and French Jeanne, God is gracious.

Distinctive Mexican feminine given name derived from Nahuatl, meaning "the place where the fish are," reflecting its origins in abundant fishing areas like Lake Cuitzeo in Michoacán.

Irish male given name derived from the ancient Gaelic "Domhnall," meaning "world mighty.

Irish name meaning 'proud chief' or 'leader', a diminutive form of Domhnall derived from Old Celtic 'domun' meaning 'world'.

Scottish name that means "proud chief". It has been used in Scotland for centuries and was popular among Scottish nobility.

Scottish name meaning "strong and dark" or "powerful and severe," derived from the Gaelic words "don" and "val.

Rare but distinct name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "Domhnall" meaning "world-mighty". It's associated with figures like Domhnall II, King of the Scots in the 9th century, and has gained popularity beyond Scotland due to its unique sound and historic significance. Despite its rarity as a given name, it's often linked to strong-willed individuals embodying ancient Gaelic spirit.

Donaldehyde is a rare, distinctively Scottish name derived from Gaelic Domhnall, meaning 'ruler of the world'. It has strong historical ties to the powerful Clan Donald and was famously borne by Domhnall II, a key figure in Scotland's independence wars.

Rare Scottish female given name derived from the Old French 'Donel', which means 'powerful in battle'.

Rare Spanish name meaning "lord" or "master", derived from 'Don' (lord) and 'aldo' (noble), originally a title of respect for nobility in medieval times.

The surname Donaldson is of Scottish origin, derived from an occupational name 'donsel' meaning 'servant'. It was originally given to a servant who worked for someone with the surname Donald, becoming hereditary over time.

Rare yet captivating Irish female name derived from Dónal Óg, translating to "young brown-haired hero".

Uncommon Irish feminine name derived from the Gaelic surname O'Duibhir, meaning 'dark' or 'black', signifying her proud Irish heritage.

Rare, elegant feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient male name 'Donall', meaning 'little dark one'.

Uncommon yet historically significant Irish name derived from 'Dónall', meaning 'strong and devout' or 'powerful and generous'. It was borne by figures like St. Donall of Lismore and the O'Donnell clan, notable for their military prowess and political influence.

Rare yet meaningful Irish name, formed by combining 'Donal', meaning 'dark' or 'mighty chief', and 'Lyn', a variant of the Welsh 'Llanwyn' which signifies 'leader'. Thus, Donalyn translates to 'dark leader' or 'mighty chief leader', making it a powerful and unique choice.

Unique Irish feminine name derived from "Domhnall," meaning "ruler of the world.

Unique and elegant given name of French origin, created by Marcel Proust for one of his characters in "In Search of Lost Time". Despite having no specific meaning, it combines "Dona" (Spanish for 'lady') and "Marie" (French for 'sea of bitterness'), making it an intriguing choice.

The Irish name Donard is derived from 'Domhnach ard,' meaning 'great church' or 'high church,' inspired by St. Donard, who established his church atop Slieve Donard in County Down.

Unique African name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, meaning "God has made it so" or "Destiny," reflecting deep belief in divine intervention and fate.

Unique Spanish name meaning 'gift of God,' tracing back to medieval Spain's Christian communities.

Latin-origin name meaning 'gift', derived from the Latin word 'donatus'.

Elegant Italian female given name that means "gift from God.

Rare Italian origin given name derived from the Latin 'donatus', meaning 'given' or 'granted'. Its roots trace back to ancient Rome where it was used to describe divine gifts, and it gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Italy.

Italian feminine given name derived from the Latin word "donatus," meaning "gift" or "given.

Distinctive Italian male name derived from the Latin 'donatus', meaning 'gift'.

Rare Hebrew name that may mean "judged by God" or "strengthened by God".

Distinctive variant of the classic Hebrew name Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God'.

The Italian surname-turned-first-name, Donati, means 'gift' and originates from medieval Florence, reflecting generosity and community spirit.

Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word 'donatus', meaning "given".

Donovan is an Irish masculine given name derived from 'donndubhan', meaning 'brown-haired chief' or 'dark-colored warrior'.

Donovan is a distinct male name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Donovan, signifying 'descendant of the dark foreigner.'

Unique African-origin boy's name from Nigeria's Yoruba culture, chosen for its melodic sound rather than specific meaning.

French name derived from "Donatien," meaning "gift from God.

Donovan is an Irish surname turned given name, meaning "world-mighty," popularized internationally by singer Donovan Phillips Leitch.

Irish male name derived from 'Domhnach Mór', meaning 'Great one of the Lord' or 'Great Saturday'.