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

Charming French-derived name meaning 'young woman', first used in the Middle Ages and later popularized in Normandy and Brittany.

Slavic female given name, derived from the word "dona," meaning "to give" or "to donate.

Rare, distinctive Irish name derived from the historic O'Donovan surname, meaning 'descendant of Dubhthach', or 'dark/black'.

American-origin given name created by combining elements from Donald, Dennis, and Kevin.

Rare, Greek-origin female name derived from 'douni', meaning 'fourth'.

Irish origin name derived from 'O'Duibhín', meaning 'descendant of Duibhin', which signifies someone with dark or black complexion.

The name Dong, derived from the Vietnamese word 'đồng' meaning 'copper', is of Vietnamese origin and signifies strength, resilience, and good fortune.

Indonesian name meaning 'moon' in Sundanese, symbolizing light, wisdom, and prosperity.

Distinctive African name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', associated with the deity of joy, Elegua.

Arabic feminine name derived from "diyana," meaning "devout worshiper.

Rare Latin-derived female name meaning "home" or "house," signifying roots and belonging.

Unusual name of unknown origin, adopted by some families seeking uniqueness; its meaning can be individually interpreted.

Distinctive Latin-origin name meaning 'God's gift', used historically in Catholic communities.

Rare, Hispanic name derived from the Latin 'donatio', meaning 'gift' or 'grant'. Traditionally given to boys seen as precious gifts from God in Catholic families.

Rare Irish male given name, derived from Donovan meaning "brown-haired".

Uncommon Irish given name derived from the Gaelic word "donn," meaning "brown" or "dark." It was originally given to boys with dark hair or complexion and has a rich history in Ireland, dating back to medieval times. Today, it is sometimes used for girls as well, but retains its strong ties to Irish heritage. Those named Donie often take pride in celebrating their Irish roots throughout the year.

Rare African American given name created by artist Aaron Douglas in the early 20th century. It combines Scottish 'Don' meaning 'dark' with Irish diminutive suffix '-iece', interpreted as 'little dark one'.

Hebrew name meaning 'judge of God' or 'God is my judge,' first appearing in the Bible's Book of Daniel.

Hebrew name derived from 'don' (judge) and 'el' (God), translating to 'God is my judge'. It is associated with the prophet Daniel in Jewish tradition, known for his wisdom, righteousness, and courage.

Unisex name of Ashanti origin, meaning "born on Tuesday".

Distinctive French name meaning 'lady' or 'woman', derived from the Italian Donna.

Rare, French-origin feminine name derived from "Doniel," meaning "God is my judge.

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'joyful leader'.

Slavic name derived from the word "donika" meaning "little or dear", associated with the Slavic harvest goddess Donnika. Popular in Serbia during the Middle Ages, this unique name signifies love and abundance.

The name Dominic, of Latin origin meaning 'lord' or 'master', has been popular throughout history and is famously associated with figures like Saint Dominic de Guzman and artist Dominic de La Calze.

Domhnall is an Irish male given name derived from Domhnach, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the world'. It was popular among Irish kings and chieftains during the Middle Ages and remains so today.

Dominique is a French given name for males and females, originating from the Latin 'dominicus', meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages in France and often given to children born on Sundays.

Unusual African given name of Ashanti origin from Ghana, with a speculative meaning related to fertility.

Distinctive African name of Mandinka origin, meaning 'the one who brings forth joy and happiness'.

African-origin name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, meaning 'to be born,' often given to girls but also suitable for boys.

Greek origin and means "giving" or "granting," reflecting the generous nature often associated with its bearers throughout history.

Spanish origin name meaning 'gift from God', derived from Dominicus honoring Saint Dominic.

Elegant African given name derived from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'to live or survive,' symbolizing resilience and strength.

Intriguing African name derived from Swahili's 'Donsha', meaning 'patience'.

Distinctive African-American name derived from Dionisia ('devoted to Diana') or Donisha (of unknown origin), chosen by parents seeking uniqueness.

Spanish origin and means "little gift".

Distinctive African American female name created during the 1970s, combining elements from Latin and French words, though its exact origin remains unclear.

Captivating Scottish name derived from 'don', meaning brown, intended for girls born during prosperous times.

American name derived from combining Donald ('proud chief') and Ivan ('God is gracious').

Distinctive Haitian female name derived from 'doniv', meaning 'to give', signifying 'gift from God'.