Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..
DURLENE
FemaleRare American name created in the early 1900s by combining elements of Durinda and Irene.
DURON
MaleDuron: A distinctive French name meaning 'endurance', reflecting strength and fortitude.
DURRANI
FemalePersian unisex name historically used by the Pashtun people of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It means "the one who brings honor" or "the one who is brave".
DURREL
MaleDurrell is an uncommon but distinctive English given name derived from the Old French word 'dure', meaning 'hardy' or 'strong'. It gained popularity in the mid 20th century through Gerald Durrell, a British naturalist known for his wildlife conservation efforts and literary works like 'My Family and Other Animals'.
DURRELL
MaleUnique and distinctive male given name of English origin, with unclear historical significance.
DURRIYAH
FemaleArabic name derived from "durra," meaning "seed" or "grain.
DURRON
MaleUncertain origin and unclear meaning, with theories suggesting it could be an anglicized form of Scottish surname Durie or a variant spelling of Durand. Its rarity in modern times adds to its enigmatic allure.
DURU
FemaleTurkish male name meaning 'strong' or 'hard', reflecting Turkic cultural values of resilience.
DURVA
FemaleUncommon Indian given name derived from Sanskrit "duravata," meaning "invincible." It's associated with Hindu god Indra and sacred grass believed to ward off evil spirits.
DURVILLE
MaleRare French given name, possibly derived from Old French elements 'dur' meaning hard or strong and 'ville' meaning town.
DURWARD
MaleRare male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "þurhweard," meaning "guardian" or "keeper." It gained popularity due to figures like Sir Simon Fraser of Knock, who defended Stirling Castle during the Wars of Independence.
DURWIN
MaleOld English name that means 'strong friend'.
DURWOOD
MaleUnique American given name derived from the Scottish surname Durward, potentially meaning 'strong protector' or 'brave guard'.
DURYEA
MaleUncommon English name of occupational origin, meaning "strong" or "powerful," derived from the hardwood dura used in furniture making.
DUSAN
MaleSerbian name derived from the Slavic word "duša," meaning "soul." It is associated with strength, leadership, and courage.
DUSEAN
MaleUnique male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe's name for Thursday, "Ose Ayan", meaning "day of joy".
DUSHAN
MaleSlavic name of Serbian origin, meaning 'soul'.
DUSHANE
MaleUncommon Indian name derived from 'Dushyanta', meaning 'dark' or 'black', associated with a legendary king in Hindu mythology.
DUSHARME
FemaleIndian-origin given name derived from Sanskrit, combining "Dusha" meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and "Arme" signifying 'army' or 'troops'.
DUSHAUN
MaleIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'bringing forth youth'.
DUSHAWN
FemaleAfrican-origin name from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin, meaning 'beautiful child' and composed of 'Dusa' (beautiful) and 'awn' (child).
DUSHAWN
MaleAfrican American name derived from "Dushane," meaning "love and wisdom" or "appreciation of wisdom.
DUSHON
MaleRare Hebrew name derived from 'dosh', meaning 'swift' or 'hasty'. It's associated with biblical rebel Dathan and symbolizes speed and agility in Jewish tradition.
DUSHON
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage.
DUSIN
MaleRare Slavic male name meaning "little soul" or "soul's child".
DUSITN
MaleRare Thai male given name derived from the ancient city Dusit, meaning "virtuous" or "holy," reflecting its sacred nature and embodying wisdom and strength.
DUSKA
FemaleSlavic female given name derived from 'dusa', meaning 'soul'.
DUSKIN
MaleRare and unique given name with unknown origin and meaning, often chosen for its distinct sound or as a statement of individuality.
DUSTAN
MaleRare American male name with roots in Middle English, derived from 'dusten', meaning 'from Duston', a Cheshire village linked to Protestant martyrs John Bradshaw and Thomas Cottam.
DUSTEE
FemaleAmerican given name of unknown explicit meaning but believed to convey qualities related to earthiness, resilience, or adaptability, derived from its association with dust.
DUSTEN
MaleUnisex Native American name of Cherokee origin, meaning 'red', symbolizing sunset or autumn leaves.
DUSTI
FemaleCharming Persian name meaning 'friend', historically used for both boys and girls, with notable bearers like 9th-century poet Dusti ibn Nushiravan.
DUSTI
MaleUnique Persian name meaning "friend," reflecting the high value placed on friendship in Persian culture.
DUSTIE
MaleUnique American name coined in the early 1900s as a blend of Dusty and -ie, with no specific meaning attached but often associated with earthiness or adaptability.
DUSTIE
FemaleDustie: A rare, phonetically English name possibly derived from 'dust', meaning earthiness, or Scottish surname 'Dustan', meaning 'little black one'.
DUSTIN
MaleAmerican boy's name derived from 'dust', meaning grounded or resilient.
DUSTIN
FemaleEnglish name derived from Old Norse 'Dúiðin', meaning 'bold warrior'. It has historic ties to royalty and nobility, and its popularity peaked in the 1980s-90s.
DUSTINA
FemaleUncommon English name derived from Latin 'dust', meaning fine particles or powder, and the feminine suffix '-ina'.
DUSTINE
MaleAmerican-coined name from Louis L'Amour's 1964 novel "The Rider of the Lawless Valley," meaning 'dust' or 'earth,' possibly combining Dustin and Christine.
DUSTINE
FemaleRare and distinctive given name with unknown origins; it does not have a known meaning or etymology.