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

Rare, unisex name of African American origin, created by combining 'Don-' with 'Tre', Latin for 'three'.

American origin, coined by author Zora Neale Hurston for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." It does not have a specific meaning outside its literary context but holds significance within African American literature and culture.

Modern African American male name believed to combine "Don" (gift) with "Trell" (support/grow).

African American origin derived from the combination of "Don" (meaning 'world ruler') and "Trell" (variant of Trevor, meaning 'large troop').

Distinctive African American given name that emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century, with uncertain origins and meanings, though some believe it may be derived from "Donté," meaning "God has given.

African American name meaning 'gift of power', combining elements Don ('gift from God') and trelle ('powerful').

Unique African American given name derived from the combination of "Don" meaning "judge" or "gift from God", and "Trey" referring to the number three in American slang.

Modern, unique name of African American origin, created by combining Don (gift) and Trez (of God), though it doesn't have a specific meaning or historical figure attached to it.

Latin origin, means "to give" and is often associated with generosity and kindness.

Donovan is an Irish name meaning 'dark warrior', derived from the surname O'Donovan.

Uncommon name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly related to Irish or French names but with no concrete evidence.

Captivating Persian feminine name derived from "donya," meaning "world." It represents the physical world in Persian literature and culture, yet its powerful sound resonates beyond its literal meaning. Though not common worldwide, Donya has gained popularity among appreciators of Persian culture and literature seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.

Captivating Persian name derived from 'donya', meaning 'world'. It signifies a wise, well-traveled individual and has been popular in Iran for centuries.

Uncommon yet meaningful African name derived from the Yoruba language, signifying 'to be patient'.

Original African-American name created by combining 'Donell', meaning 'dark-haired chief', and 'Yao', meaning 'born on Thursday'.

Unisex African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "child has come," reflecting joy at birth.

American-origin name popularized by model Donyale Luna in the late 1960s, possibly derived from "Donna" and "Yale." Despite its rarity, it's distinctive and carries a rich historical background tied to Luna's counterculture influence.

Greek name meaning 'grace', gaining popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and elegant connotation.

African name of Swahili origin derived from "doye," meaning "to be born." It signifies birth or emergence.

Unique name of unknown origin and undetermined meaning.

Rare West African name of Nigerian origin, likely derived from the Yoruba language, with a suggested meaning of "God's gift.

African name of Ashanti origin from Ghana, meaning "noble and wealthy" in Akan culture.

Hebrew name meaning "judge" or "justice", reflecting its historical significance in ancient Jewish society where judges held high respect for upholding fairness and wisdom.

Rare, unique name of uncertain origin, believed by some to be a variant of Irish 'Donnell', but its true history and meaning remain unexplored.

Unique African American name composed of 'Don', meaning judge or leader, and 'Yell', derived from the Hebrew name Yael, signifying mountain goat. Popularized by Whoopi Goldberg for her daughter, it remains distinctive despite its historical roots.

African-American name formed by combining Don ('proud chief') and Yell ('shout'), conveying 'powerful shout'.

Unique female name of African American origin, created by author Zora Neale Hurston for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." Its meaning is not definitive but may be interpreted as "God will provide," possibly due to its resemblance to the Hebrew names Daniel and Deborah. Despite its rarity, it stands out as an uncommon and distinctive name choice.

French-origin name composed of "Don," meaning "gift from God," and "Yelle," a variant of Yvette meaning "life." It signifies "gift of life" and has gained global recognition despite not being particularly common in France.

Distinctive African American name derived from Donya (Arabic for 'gentle') and Leticia ('happy' or 'joyful'), interpreted as 'genteel joy'.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin that means "dignity" or "glory".

African American given name created by Alice Walker for her novel 'The Color Purple', possibly meaning 'God is peace'.

Uncommon African name of Congolese origin, carrying cultural significance despite lacking a widely-known meaning.

African American given name of recent popularity, with no specific meaning but notable for its uniqueness and creativity.

Distinctive American name of African-American origin, created through the combination of 'Do(n)' meaning 'dark-skinned' in Swahili with an invented '-zell' suffix.

Elegant Italian feminine name derived from Latin 'domina', meaning 'lady', signifying nobility and grace.

Italian female given name derived from 'donzella', meaning 'young woman' or 'maiden', symbolizing youth, innocence, purity, beauty, and grace.

Irish surname turned given name, derived from Norman Dully, possibly meaning 'helmet of the fool'.

Hebrew name meaning 'gift' or 'present', derived from the word 'dor' which also means generation or time period.

The Hebrew-origin name Dor, meaning 'generation', has biblical roots yet remains uniquely distinct.

Feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from 'dorado', meaning 'gift' in Spanish.