Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DALL
MasculineRare Scottish name derived from MacDhalla meaning "son of Dull", itself coming from Old Norse "düll" meaning calm or smooth. It is rich in history, associated with the fierce Highland clan MacDhallas and notable figures like Dall MacDhalla who fought alongside Robert the Bruce.
DALLACE
MasculineEnglish given name derived from the Old English 'dalf', meaning 'bold' or 'courageous', and influenced by the Norman French word 'dalhas', meaning 'from the valley'.
DALLACE
FeminineRare Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning "valley of the green grass," evoking tranquility and nature.
DALLAN
MasculineRare Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "dàil," meaning 'shade' or 'shadow,' possibly evolved from the given name Dale. Its enigmatic meaning hints at personal growth and self-discovery, with historical ties to notable figures like poet Dallan Forgaill.
DALLANA
FeminineEnchanting Irish name derived from the Norman surname O'Dalaigh, meaning "descendant of the radiant one".
DALLANARA
FeminineRare Italian given name with no known meaning or historical significance, believed to originate from the town Dallara in Parma, Italy.
DALLARY
FeminineDistinctive African name of Swahili origin, meaning "playfulness.
DALLAS
FeminineAmerican origin, derived from the surname of George M. Dallas, who served as Vice President of the United States during the 1840s. It was later adopted as the name of the city in Texas that bears his honor.
DALLAS
MasculineUnisex given name of American origin, derived from Scottish 'Dubhghall' meaning "black stranger", or Old English "Delhaegl" meaning "noble battle".
DALLEE
FeminineRare, unique name of uncertain origin and meaning.
DALLEN
MasculineScottish origin, derived from the surname "Dallan," potentially meaning slow or dull, or deceptive. Despite its roots, it's now seen as a distinctive choice for boys.
DALLENE
FeminineUncommon American female name with unknown origins, potentially derived from names like Dale or Dallas combined with the suffix -ene. Its meaning could be interpreted as "valley of the dale," or it might be a variant of Irish name Daleen meaning "gentle.
DALLES
MasculineRare French name derived from "dalle," meaning "flagstone," symbolizing earthly strength and durability.
DALLI
FeminineAfrican origin from the Fulani people, meaning 'patience' or 'endurance.'
DALLIE
FeminineUnique, rarely-used given name of unknown origin, possibly inspired by biblical character Dalila.
DALLIE
MasculineUncommon yet captivating Irish female given name, derived from the surname O'Dalaigh, meaning "descendant of Daly".
DALLIN
MasculineUncommon English male given name derived from Old English elements, meaning "one who belongs to the portion".
DALLION
MasculineRare Greek name meaning "from Dalium", an ancient city near modern Drama, often shortened to Daly or Lion.
DALLIS
MasculineRare, unisex Greek name derived from 'dallos', meaning 'different' or 'unlike', embodying uniqueness.
DALLIS
FeminineRare Greek name meaning 'shaking' or 'trembling', derived from the nymph who cared for baby Zeus.
DALLON
MasculineIrish male given name derived from the Gaelic word "dálach," meaning "gentle" or "meek." It has gained popularity recently despite its scarcity in historical records, and it continues to be associated with Ireland's cultural heritage.
DALLTON
MasculineRare English name derived from 'Æþelþun', meaning 'noble fortress'.
DALLY
FeminineUnusual Irish given name, originally derived from the surname Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning 'descendant of blackthorn', and associated with Queen Maeve in Irish mythology.
DALLYCE
FeminineUncommon Irish given name, derived from the ancient surname Ó Dálaigh, meaning 'fuller's earth' or 'earth for making clay'.
DALLYN
MasculineRare Welsh name derived from Dallien, meaning "from Dalhunia," an ancient Welsh kingdom known for bravery and wisdom. First recorded during King Henry III's reign (1216-1272), Dallyn has historical roots and offers uniqueness as both a boy's or girl's name.
DALLYN
FeminineUnique, exotic Welsh name meaning "gentle one from.
DALLYS
FeminineUnique Latin-origin variant of Dallas, meaning 'valley house' from Old English roots.
DALLYSS
FeminineFrench-origin given name with an enchanting sound and unclear but intriguing meanings, possibly associated with light or brightness.
DALMA
FeminineHungarian female given name meaning 'apple', symbolizing beauty and abundance, popularized in the 20th century.
DALMAR
MasculineRare Scandinavian given name meaning 'valley warrior', derived from Old Norse elements dalr and marr. It was borne by legendary Viking chieftains and embodies strength and courage.
DALMER
MasculineUncommon name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old French word "dalmer," meaning "to thresh" or "to beat." Its use as a given name has been rare historically and it lacks significant cultural associations or historical figures named Dalmer.
DALON
MasculineWelsh origin and means "calm" or "serene".
DALONDA
FeminineRare African name of Swahili origin, potentially meaning 'calm' or 'serene'.
DALONI
MasculineUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "meeting of two great rivers." It's not common outside Nigeria and Benin but has started to gain recognition globally due to its distinct sound and rich cultural heritage.
DALONI
FeminineRare, Yoruba name of African origin meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.
DALONNA
FeminineOriginal girl's name with no known origin or meaning, pronounced /dah-loh-nuh/. Its uniqueness contributes to its growing popularity.
DALONTA
MasculineRare African name from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, translating to "We have been patient" and symbolizing perseverance and endurance.
DALONTAE
MasculineRare, African-American given name with uncertain origins but often associated with West African influences.
DALONTE
MasculineAfrican American name of Yoruba origin meaning "wealthy.
DALONZO
MasculineDalonzo, of African origin, signifies 'calmness' or 'peaceful' in Yoruba culture.