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

Distinctive Italian name meaning 'maiden' or 'young girl,' originating from medieval Italy and carrying connotations of innocence and purity.

Unique, uncommon given name with unknown origin and significance.

Scottish name derived from "Dòmhnaich," meaning "from Monday," traditionally given to boys born on that day.

Intriguing name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Donald and Lee or Donnie and Dee, but its true meaning remains elusive.

The Italian name Dondi means 'gift from God', originating from the Latin word 'donum'. It was traditionally a boy's name but is now unisex.

Intriguing name of African origin, specifically from the Democratic Republic of Congo, derived from the KiSwahili word "ndondi" meaning 'frequent visitor' or 'constant companion', reflecting sociability and companionship.

Unique name of uncertain origin, with no known etymology or traditional meaning in major languages or cultures.

Unique African-American name created by Zora Neale Hurston in "Their Eyes Were Watching God," possibly meaning thunder, evoking power and intensity.

Unique American name derived from Donna ('lady') combined with Don or Drea ('strong'), signifying 'powerful lady'.

Igbo African name meaning "God has answered our prayers," reflecting deep spiritual beliefs and hope.

Rare African name of Yoruba origin, traditionally given to boys, with possible ties to royalty or leadership.

Ashanti Ghanaian name meaning 'to wait', reflecting patience and hope.

African American name created by combining 'Don' (meaning gift from God) and 'Drea' (a variation of Andrea, meaning strong and brave).

Rare American name with uncertain origins; some theories suggest it's a variant of Italian 'donna' or a blend of Donetsk and Andrea.

Uncommon African American name, believed created in mid-20th century, combining popular elements like 'Don' meaning 'lord' and '-rell', inspired by names like Reginald.

African given name of royal origin derived from the Ashanti people of Ghana, meaning "king".

Unique female name of African American origin, derived from the West African name "Dundra" meaning "peaceful warrior." It first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1980s but has ancient roots and cultural significance.

Distinctive male name of African American origin with unclear etymology but possibly derived from Scottish 'Donridge', meaning 'from Dun hill's ridge'. It gained popularity in mid-20th century African American communities, though remains rare today.

Doneal, an uncommon Irish male name, originates from the ancient Irish Donnghal, signifying "dark" and "brave".

Unique African American name derived from the Latin 'donare', meaning 'to give'.

Rare Irish name derived from the surname O'Donovan, meaning "descendant of Donovin," with roots in ancient Gaelic personal names like Donovin, composed of "donn" (brown-haired or dark) and "uan" (unity or harmony).

Captivating African name derived from Swahili words meaning "woman who speaks.

African-origin name derived from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, meaning "God's handiwork," often associated with creativity and craftsmanship.

Uncommon Irish name derived from 'donn', meaning 'brown' or 'dark', originally used for those with dark features.

Uncommon male given name of Irish origin, meaning "brown-haired" and once popular among medieval Irish warriors.

Rare German name of Old Germanic origin, translating to 'from the thorn forest'.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, derived from 'Dunlola' meaning 'meet with wealth', wished for prosperity.

Rare African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, combining 'Dono' meaning meeting and 'lia' signifying peace to convey unity and harmony.

American name created by African Americans in the late 20th century as an alternative to traditional names like Donald or Donnell. It combines popular sounds "Don" and "-ell," with no specific meaning attributed to it, but often seen as a reflection of African American creativity and diversity.

Rare yet sophisticated Irish name derived from the ancient surname O'Dónall, meaning 'dark chief'.

Italian-derived name meaning "little gift," popularized in the 20th century despite its centuries-old usage.

Rare yet captivating feminine Irish name derived from the surname Ó Donnchadha, signifying 'descendant of Donnchadh', an old Irish name meaning 'brown-haired chief' or 'dark warrior'.

Distinctive American girl's name of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Donatus', meaning 'gift from God'.

Rare Hebrew female name, derived from "duni," meaning judgment, associated with justice in Jewish tradition.

The name Donese is Spanish in origin, derived from 'donce', meaning 'twelve', traditionally given to children born on the twelfth day or twelfth child.

The unique name Donesha, of Ashanti Akan origin, means 'female born on Thursday', reflecting the significant cultural importance placed on birthdays among some African cultures.

Distinctive African American name coined by Iceberg Slim in his book "Trick Baby," with uncertain etymology but often associated with 'noble journey'.

The African name Donesia is derived from the Yoruba deity Oshun, signifying sweetness, loveliness, and fertility.

Rare Spanish name derived from "dona," meaning "lady" or "Mrs." It's believed to mean "little lady" and may evoke qualities like grace and elegance.

African-American feminine given name with West African origins, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Its meaning, "God is with us," reflects its religious significance and strong cultural heritage.