Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DONETTE
FeminineCharming French-derived name meaning 'young woman', first used in the Middle Ages and later popularized in Normandy and Brittany.
DONEVA
FeminineSlavic female given name, derived from the word "dona," meaning "to give" or "to donate.
DONEVAN
MasculineRare, distinctive Irish name derived from the historic O'Donovan surname, meaning 'descendant of Dubhthach', or 'dark/black'.
DONEVIN
MasculineAmerican-origin given name created by combining elements from Donald, Dennis, and Kevin.
DONEY
MasculineIrish origin name derived from 'O'Duibhín', meaning 'descendant of Duibhin', which signifies someone with dark or black complexion.
DONEY
FeminineRare, Greek-origin female name derived from 'douni', meaning 'fourth'.
DONG
MasculineThe name Dong, derived from the Vietnamese word 'đồng' meaning 'copper', is of Vietnamese origin and signifies strength, resilience, and good fortune.
DONI
MasculineIndonesian name meaning 'moon' in Sundanese, symbolizing light, wisdom, and prosperity.
DONI
FeminineDistinctive African name from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', associated with the deity of joy, Elegua.
DONIA
FeminineArabic feminine name derived from "diyana," meaning "devout worshiper.
DONICA
FeminineRare Latin-derived female name meaning "home" or "house," signifying roots and belonging.
DONICE
FeminineUnusual name of unknown origin, adopted by some families seeking uniqueness; its meaning can be individually interpreted.
DONICIA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-origin name meaning 'God's gift', used historically in Catholic communities.
DONICIO
MasculineRare, Hispanic name derived from the Latin 'donatio', meaning 'gift' or 'grant'. Traditionally given to boys seen as precious gifts from God in Catholic families.
DONIE
MasculineRare Irish male given name, derived from Donovan meaning "brown-haired".
DONIE
FeminineUncommon 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.
DONIECE
FeminineRare 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'.
DONIEL
MasculineHebrew name meaning 'judge of God' or 'God is my judge,' first appearing in the Bible's Book of Daniel.
DONIEL
FeminineHebrew 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.
DONIELL
FeminineUnisex name of Ashanti origin, meaning "born on Tuesday".
DONIELLE
FeminineDistinctive French name meaning 'lady' or 'woman', derived from the Italian Donna.
DONIELLE
MasculineRare, French-origin feminine name derived from "Doniel," meaning "God is my judge.
DONIESHA
FeminineCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'joyful leader'.
DONIKA
FeminineSlavic 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.
DONINIC
MasculineThe 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.
DONINIQUE
FeminineDominique 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.
DONINIQUE
MasculineDomhnall 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.
DONIQUA
FeminineUnusual African given name of Ashanti origin from Ghana, with a speculative meaning related to fertility.
DONIQUE
FeminineDistinctive African name of Mandinka origin, meaning 'the one who brings forth joy and happiness'.
DONIQUE
MasculineAfrican-origin name from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria, meaning 'to be born,' often given to girls but also suitable for boys.
DONIS
FeminineSpanish origin name meaning 'gift from God', derived from Dominicus honoring Saint Dominic.
DONIS
MasculineGreek origin and means "giving" or "granting," reflecting the generous nature often associated with its bearers throughout history.
DONISE
FeminineElegant African given name derived from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'to live or survive,' symbolizing resilience and strength.
DONISHA
FeminineIntriguing African name derived from Swahili's 'Donsha', meaning 'patience'.
DONISHIA
FeminineDistinctive African-American name derived from Dionisia ('devoted to Diana') or Donisha (of unknown origin), chosen by parents seeking uniqueness.
DONITA
FeminineSpanish origin and means "little gift".
DONITRA
FeminineDistinctive African American female name created during the 1970s, combining elements from Latin and French words, though its exact origin remains unclear.
DONITTA
FeminineCaptivating Scottish name derived from 'don', meaning brown, intended for girls born during prosperous times.
DONIVAN
MasculineAmerican name derived from combining Donald ('proud chief') and Ivan ('God is gracious').
DONIVEE
FeminineDistinctive Haitian female name derived from 'doniv', meaning 'to give', signifying 'gift from God'.