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

English-origin given name, derived from the Old English surname 'of Dorset', meaning "from Dorset".

English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Þórðr, meaning 'thunder god'.

English origin, derived from the Norman-French surname 'Dorset', meaning 'from Dorset', with roots tracing back to the early Middle Ages.

Rare Hebrew-derived feminine name found in biblical tradition, signifying determination and opportunity as it means 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

Greek name meaning "gift of the sea," inspired by a legendary girl found adrift as an infant and raised by a kind-hearted family who named her in honor of the sea's gift.

Rare, distinctive given name of unknown Greek origins, possibly related to 'gift'.

Unique female given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Greek name Doris, meaning "gift of the sea.

Rare German given name meaning 'thorn' or 'brier', brought to England by Anglo-Saxons in the mid-5th century, now virtually unknown but historically significant.

Rare name of unknown origin with no clear meaning, though some suggest it could be a variant of Dora, potentially derived from Germanic elements meaning 'gift' or 'people'. Despite its mysterious history, Dortha remains an intriguing choice for some parents today.

Uncommon female name with unknown origin and meaning, possibly deriving from old Scottish surnames or being a variant of Dorothy.

Danish female given name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "Thor brings peace.

Rare but enchanting feminine name of German origin, derived from "dorn," meaning thorn, and also sharing roots with the Greek word "doron," meaning gift. This translates to Dorthea being interpreted as "gift of thorns" or "graceful thorn.

Rare Scandinavian female name derived from 'Þór' meaning 'Thor', the Norse god of thunder, and 'helli' translating to 'protection', signifying 'protected by Thor'.

Dorthea is a unique German female given name meaning 'God's gift'.

Dorthia, of Greek origin, means 'gift of God' and has historic ties to Saint Dorothea.

Unique Scottish female given name derived from the Greek 'Dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'.

Uncommon given name with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning.

Feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Greek word 'dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'.

Dorothy is an English name derived from Dorothea, which means "gift of God.

Turkish name meaning 'highest point', associated with strength and power, and popularized by musician Doruk Özkaya.

Rare, Dutch-origin given name meaning 'of/from the village'.

Rare German name meaning "border friend".

Rare, unique first name of uncertain origin, its meaning and source still debated.

Distinctive Greek name meaning 'gift', popular in ancient Greece as a symbol of good fortune.

Greek name meaning 'gift' or 'present', popularized recently due to pop culture usage.

Distinctive French name derived from the Greek Doris, meaning 'gift of the sea'.

Rare Greek name meaning "gift of Zeus.

Greek-derived given name signifying "gift," offering rarity and elegance.

Greek name meaning "gift," signifying a precious gift from the gods.

Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "dosha", meaning "impurity" but also signifying one of three constitutional energies in Hindu mythology. It encourages striving for inner purity and uniqueness.

Unique and intriguing name of unknown origin, often associated with Joshua but not universally accepted. Despite its unclear beginnings, it has been used in various cultures throughout history and gained recognition through figures like Bahamian sprinter Doshia Ricketts and appearances in literature and popular culture.

Rare and unique name with unknown origins and meanings, having no historical or cultural significance.

Rare yet meaningful feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "gift of God." It has historical significance in ancient Roman culture and Christianity.

Rare Greek name meaning 'dosage' or 'portion'.

Rare and mysterious given name with uncertain origins and no widely accepted meaning.

Uncommon, African-origin name, popular among Togo and Ghana's Ewe ethnic group, whose meaning remains somewhat mysterious.

Uncommon American given name derived from 'dossier', meaning 'collection of records', originating as a nickname for someone known for keeping detailed records.

Rare and distinctive name of unknown origin, possibly a diminutive of Douglas or a unique creation, with no documented historical or cultural significance.

English name derived from the word "dot," meaning "a small round mark." It has historically been used as a nickname for girls named Dorothy and as a standalone first name.

American name originally from Dorothy, meaning 'gift of Thor', and was popular in mid-20th century America.