Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DARCIE
FeminineWelsh girl's name derived from "Darci", meaning "from the east marshes".
DARCO
MasculineUncommon Italian name derived from "darkus," meaning "from Dark" or "belonging to the darkness." Originally used as a nickname for someone with dark features, it has evolved into a unique given name used for boys and girls alike.
DARCUS
FeminineRare Latin-derived name originally given to those with dark hair or complexion, and associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
DARCUS
MasculineLatin-derived name meaning "dark" or "from the dark," originating from the Latin word "dus.
DARCY
FeminineIrish name meaning "from the dark hill," popularized by characters in Pride and Prejudice and other literary works.
DARCY
MasculineEnglish name originally derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "dear" or "beloved." It has evolved from being a surname to a popular given name for both boys and girls in recent years.
DARDAN
MasculineAlbanian male given name derived from 'Dardanos,' meaning 'from the oak tree,' signifying strength and resilience.
DARDANELLA
FeminineUncommon yet captivating Italian female given name derived from 'dardo', meaning 'dart' or 'arrow'. It embodies swiftness, precision, agility, determination, and grace.
DARDEN
MasculineUncommon English name derived from the Old English word 'torr', meaning 'thorn', also associated with the Norman surname D'Arcy.
DARDENELLA
FeminineUnique and exotic name of unknown origin, with no predefined meaning or history attached to it.
DARDI
FeminineRare Italian name derived from 'dardo', meaning 'dart' or 'arrow'.
DARE
FeminineUncommon Irish name meaning "spear" or "strong," derived from the ancient Irish surname Ó Deaghaidh, historically associated with bravery and nobility.
DARE
MasculineEnglish origin, meaning 'to take risks', reflecting its bold sound.
DAREA
FeminineArabic female name derived from "dara'ah," meaning 'to march' or 'to walk,' symbolizing progress and journey.
DAREAN
FeminineUnique baby boy name of unknown origin, with no clear meaning or cultural significance, though it may be a variant of Scottish Gaelic Darin meaning "strong." Despite its mysterious past, Darean has gained some popularity in recent years, with around ten babies named annually since 2014.
DAREAN
MasculineRare but significant Hebrew given name, meaning "to seek" or "to ask for," derived from the Old Testament's Book of Genesis.
DARECK
MasculineUncommon yet captivating name of uncertain origin, possibly Irish, Scottish, Germanic, or Welsh, and its meaning varies depending on its derivation.
DAREECE
MasculineCaptivating name of West African origin, derived from the Yoruba 'Dara,' meaning 'the crown of my head.'
DAREEN
FeminineArabic name derived from "dara'iya," meaning "owner or possessor of paradise.
DAREEN
MasculineArabic-origin name derived from 'dar', meaning 'house'. It signifies 'small house' or 'abode', and is associated with Islamic culture through Prophet Muhammad's family.
DAREESE
FeminineDistinctive name derived from the Latin 'Dares', meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'.
DAREIAN
MasculineRare, gender-neutral name of Persian origin, derived from Darayavahush, meaning "having good thoughts" or "possessing good thoughts". It is associated with strength, leadership, and wisdom, notably through its historical bearer Darius I, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
DAREIN
FeminineRare, Irish-derived surname, translating to "descendant of Redman," potentially signifying red hair or association with reddish hues. Its origins imply a family with strong identity and history, yet its meaning remains unclear due to lack of extensive historical records.
DAREIN
MasculineUnique name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Gaelic meaning 'oak', symbolizing strength and endurance. Its rarity makes it distinctive, with each bearer able to create their own interpretation and history.
DAREION
MasculineCaptivating African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the one who makes wealth flourish.
DAREK
MasculinePolish male name derived from 'darek', meaning 'gift'.
DAREKA
FeminineUncommon African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "equal or balanced," popularized by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti but rooted in ancient Yoruba culture emphasizing balance and harmony.
DAREL
MasculineDarel, of Hebrew origin, means "path" or "way", symbolizing guidance and journey, with historical and spiritual significance.
DAREL
FeminineRecent American name created from Darell or Daryl, meaning "from the marsh," popular due to its distinctiveness and lack of traditional associations.
DARELD
MasculineEnigmatic given name of uncertain origin and meaning, chosen by some for its uniqueness.
DARELENE
FeminineUncommon yet captivating African-origin name possibly derived from the Swahili word "dara," meaning 'love'.
DARELI
FeminineRare Persian name derived from "daramad," meaning income or earnings, signifying wealth and prosperity.
DARELIN
FeminineRare but powerful Czech feminine name variant derived from Darek or Darina, conveying strength.
DARELIS
FeminineUnique Spanish name derived from Hebrew 'Dariel', meaning 'God is my light'.
DARELL
MasculineUncommon English name derived from Old English 'dæl', meaning 'valley'. It's associated with historical figures like Sir William Darell, a knight during King Henry VIII's reign.
DARELL
FeminineEnglish name derived from 'dæl', meaning 'spear', connoting strength and courage.
DARELLE
FeminineAfrican American female name derived from Darryl, meaning 'daring' or 'bold', popularized in recent years as a feminine counterpart with origins tracing back to the early 20th century.
DARELLE
MasculineAmerican name of unique origin, combining the English word 'dare' meaning courage with the French feminine suffix '-elle'.
DARELY
FeminineThe origin and meaning of the name Darely are unclear.
DARELYN
FeminineUnique girl's name of uncertain origin, with possible ties to Gaelic or English roots. It may mean 'little darley' or 'gift of the fair-haired ones'.