Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DORSETT
MasculineEnglish-origin given name, derived from the Old English surname 'of Dorset', meaning "from Dorset".
DORSEY
FeminineEnglish origin, derived from the Norman-French surname 'Dorset', meaning 'from Dorset', with roots tracing back to the early Middle Ages.
DORSEY
MasculineEnglish surname derived from the Old Norse given name Þórðr, meaning 'thunder god'.
DORSHA
FeminineRare Hebrew-derived feminine name found in biblical tradition, signifying determination and opportunity as it means 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.
DORSI
FeminineGreek 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.
DORSIE
MasculineRare, distinctive given name of unknown Greek origins, possibly related to 'gift'.
DORSIE
FeminineUnique female given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Greek name Doris, meaning "gift of the sea.
DORTH
FeminineRare German given name meaning 'thorn' or 'brier', brought to England by Anglo-Saxons in the mid-5th century, now virtually unknown but historically significant.
DORTHA
FeminineRare 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.
DORTHAY
FeminineUncommon female name with unknown origin and meaning, possibly deriving from old Scottish surnames or being a variant of Dorothy.
DORTHE
FeminineDanish female given name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "Thor brings peace.
DORTHEA
FeminineRare 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.
DORTHELLA
FeminineRare Scandinavian female name derived from 'Þór' meaning 'Thor', the Norse god of thunder, and 'helli' translating to 'protection', signifying 'protected by Thor'.
DORTHEY
FeminineDorthea is a unique German female given name meaning 'God's gift'.
DORTHIA
FeminineDorthia, of Greek origin, means 'gift of God' and has historic ties to Saint Dorothea.
DORTHIE
FeminineUnique Scottish female given name derived from the Greek 'Dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'.
DORTHULA
FeminineUncommon given name with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning.
DORTHY
FeminineFeminine given name of English origin, derived from the Greek word 'dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'.
DORTHY
MasculineDorothy is an English name derived from Dorothea, which means "gift of God.
DORUK
MasculineTurkish name meaning 'highest point', associated with strength and power, and popularized by musician Doruk Özkaya.
DORUS
MasculineRare, Dutch-origin given name meaning 'of/from the village'.
DORVIN
MasculineRare German name meaning "border friend".
DORWIN
MasculineRare, unique first name of uncertain origin, its meaning and source still debated.
DORY
FeminineDistinctive Greek name meaning 'gift', popular in ancient Greece as a symbol of good fortune.
DORY
MasculineGreek name meaning 'gift' or 'present', popularized recently due to pop culture usage.
DORYAN
MasculineDistinctive French name derived from the Greek Doris, meaning 'gift of the sea'.
DORYCE
FeminineRare Greek name meaning "gift of Zeus.
DORYLEE
FeminineGreek-derived given name signifying "gift," offering rarity and elegance.
DORYS
FeminineGreek name meaning "gift," signifying a precious gift from the gods.
DOSHA
FeminineIndian 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.
DOSHIA
FeminineUnique 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.
DOSHIE
FeminineRare and unique name with unknown origins and meanings, having no historical or cultural significance.
DOSIA
FeminineRare yet meaningful feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "gift of God." It has historical significance in ancient Roman culture and Christianity.
DOSIE
MasculineRare and mysterious given name with uncertain origins and no widely accepted meaning.
DOSIE
FeminineRare Greek name meaning 'dosage' or 'portion'.
DOSS
MasculineUncommon, African-origin name, popular among Togo and Ghana's Ewe ethnic group, whose meaning remains somewhat mysterious.
DOSSIE
FeminineUncommon American given name derived from 'dossier', meaning 'collection of records', originating as a nickname for someone known for keeping detailed records.
DOSSIE
MasculineRare and distinctive name of unknown origin, possibly a diminutive of Douglas or a unique creation, with no documented historical or cultural significance.
DOT
FeminineEnglish 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.
DOT
MasculineAmerican name originally from Dorothy, meaning 'gift of Thor', and was popular in mid-20th century America.