Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DURLENE
FeminineRare American name created in the early 1900s by combining elements of Durinda and Irene.
DURON
MasculineDuron: A distinctive French name meaning 'endurance', reflecting strength and fortitude.
DURRANI
FemininePersian 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
MasculineDurrell 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
MasculineUnique and distinctive male given name of English origin, with unclear historical significance.
DURRIYAH
FeminineArabic name derived from "durra," meaning "seed" or "grain.
DURRON
MasculineUncertain 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
FeminineTurkish male name meaning 'strong' or 'hard', reflecting Turkic cultural values of resilience.
DURVA
FeminineUncommon 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
MasculineRare French given name, possibly derived from Old French elements 'dur' meaning hard or strong and 'ville' meaning town.
DURWARD
MasculineRare 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
MasculineOld English name that means 'strong friend'.
DURWOOD
MasculineUnique American given name derived from the Scottish surname Durward, potentially meaning 'strong protector' or 'brave guard'.
DURYEA
MasculineUncommon English name of occupational origin, meaning "strong" or "powerful," derived from the hardwood dura used in furniture making.
DUSAN
MasculineSerbian name derived from the Slavic word "duša," meaning "soul." It is associated with strength, leadership, and courage.
DUSEAN
MasculineUnique male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe's name for Thursday, "Ose Ayan", meaning "day of joy".
DUSHAN
MasculineSlavic name of Serbian origin, meaning 'soul'.
DUSHANE
MasculineUncommon Indian name derived from 'Dushyanta', meaning 'dark' or 'black', associated with a legendary king in Hindu mythology.
DUSHARME
FeminineIndian-origin given name derived from Sanskrit, combining "Dusha" meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and "Arme" signifying 'army' or 'troops'.
DUSHAUN
MasculineIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'bringing forth youth'.
DUSHAWN
FeminineAfrican-origin name from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin, meaning 'beautiful child' and composed of 'Dusa' (beautiful) and 'awn' (child).
DUSHAWN
MasculineAfrican American name derived from "Dushane," meaning "love and wisdom" or "appreciation of wisdom.
DUSHON
FeminineUnique Hebrew name meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage.
DUSHON
MasculineRare Hebrew name derived from 'dosh', meaning 'swift' or 'hasty'. It's associated with biblical rebel Dathan and symbolizes speed and agility in Jewish tradition.
DUSIN
MasculineRare Slavic male name meaning "little soul" or "soul's child".
DUSITN
MasculineRare Thai male given name derived from the ancient city Dusit, meaning "virtuous" or "holy," reflecting its sacred nature and embodying wisdom and strength.
DUSKA
FeminineSlavic female given name derived from 'dusa', meaning 'soul'.
DUSKIN
MasculineRare and unique given name with unknown origin and meaning, often chosen for its distinct sound or as a statement of individuality.
DUSTAN
MasculineRare 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
FeminineAmerican given name of unknown explicit meaning but believed to convey qualities related to earthiness, resilience, or adaptability, derived from its association with dust.
DUSTEN
MasculineUnisex Native American name of Cherokee origin, meaning 'red', symbolizing sunset or autumn leaves.
DUSTI
MasculineUnique Persian name meaning "friend," reflecting the high value placed on friendship in Persian culture.
DUSTI
FeminineCharming Persian name meaning 'friend', historically used for both boys and girls, with notable bearers like 9th-century poet Dusti ibn Nushiravan.
DUSTIE
MasculineUnique 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
FeminineDustie: A rare, phonetically English name possibly derived from 'dust', meaning earthiness, or Scottish surname 'Dustan', meaning 'little black one'.
DUSTIN
MasculineAmerican boy's name derived from 'dust', meaning grounded or resilient.
DUSTIN
FeminineEnglish 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
FeminineUncommon English name derived from Latin 'dust', meaning fine particles or powder, and the feminine suffix '-ina'.
DUSTINE
FeminineRare and distinctive given name with unknown origins; it does not have a known meaning or etymology.
DUSTINE
MasculineAmerican-coined name from Louis L'Amour's 1964 novel "The Rider of the Lawless Valley," meaning 'dust' or 'earth,' possibly combining Dustin and Christine.