Female and male names starting with the letter "D" .
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DELLAH
FeminineDellah, of Arabic origin, means 'gentle' or 'delicate', reflecting its association with the Prophet Muhammad's delicate daughter Fatima.
DELLAMAE
FeminineUnique American female name derived from Della (noble/generous) and Mayme (variant of Mary), combining nobility with rebellion or independence.
DELLAN
MasculineMysterious name of unknown origin, potentially rooted in Welsh or Celtic cultures with meanings related to wisdom, strength, or beauty.
DELLANA
FeminineExotic and rare given name of unknown origin, believed by some to mean 'light' or 'beauty', but not supported by concrete evidence.
DELLANEY
FeminineEnigmatic name of unknown origin, allowing its bearer to forge their own unique identity.
DELLANIE
FeminineUnique and intriguing name of unknown origin, with no definitive meaning or etymology.
DELLANIRA
FeminineRare, Latin-origin name believed to mean 'from the enlightened ones', though its exact history remains uncertain.
DELLAR
FeminineIrish surname, derived from "Ó Dealbhraithe", meaning "descendant of Dealbhruit". Its meaning is believed to be related to the Irish word "dealbhuid" or "dearbhú", translating to "to cry out" or "to call loudly".
DELLARAE
FeminineModern, Italian-derived name with no specific meaning, but it evokes elegance and beauty due to its melodic sound and potential association with the Irish word for 'grace'.
DELLAREESE
FeminineAfrican American name of Italian origin, combining Dellarosa ("rose field") and DeLorean (a variant of Delores, "famous in the lily").
DELLAROSE
FeminineUncommon Italian-derived first name, meaning 'from Delia' or 'of Delia', originating from Sicily's town of Delia.
DELLAS
MasculineDistinctive Greek name meaning 'noble one', derived from the Greek word 'della'.
DELLE
FeminineRare yet captivating Italian girl's name derived from "della," meaning "of" or "from." It historically signifies someone from the place Della or with ancestors from there, and has ties to Italian Catholicism through figures like Santa Francesca Romana.
DELLEN
MasculineUnique and rare given name of unknown origin, with no specific meaning or cultural association. It is typically pronounced as DEH-len.
DELLENA
FeminineDistinctive Italian-derived name meaning 'of Lena' or 'belonging to Lena'. Its origins are uncertain but it may be linked to the Greek name Helena or German word for lion.
DELLENE
FeminineUnique given name with unknown origin and meaning, potentially created from combining Deanna or Delia and Ellen, but its true source remains uncertain.
DELLER
FeminineRare, French-origin given name derived from 'Delacroix,' an occupational surname for individuals with red hair or working with red fabrics.
DELLIA
FeminineRare Latin name meaning "noble," often associated with elegance and sophistication, and has historic ties to literature and art.
DELLIE
FeminineUncommon given name of unknown origin, believed to be a variant spelling of the English name Dell meaning 'noble' or 'bold', but this theory lacks definitive evidence.
DELLIE
MasculineRare first name of unknown origin and meaning, likely a diminutive form of Delilah or Delia, first recorded in 19th century England.
DELLIS
MasculineRare Greek name meaning 'strength in war', possibly linked to the god Ares.
DELLON
MasculineRare given name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning or history behind it.
DELLORA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-derived name meaning "delights" or "pleasures," popularized during medieval Europe and associated with notable figures like Dellora di Sanseverino.
DELLOYD
MasculineOriginal American given name of unknown origin and meaning, first appearing in late 19th-century census records and gaining popularity between 1950 and 1970, predominantly in the southern United States.
DELMA
FeminineRare, Irish-derived female name with Viking origins, possibly meaning 'half'.
DELMA
MasculineIrish female name derived from the ancient surname O'Delma, meaning "mighty in battle" or "strong warrior.
DELMAN
MasculineAmerican name coined by jazz legend Cab Calloway, combining 'Del' from Delmar and 'Mann' meaning 'man'. It has no traditional meaning but carries a distinctive musical heritage.
DELMAR
MasculineGerman-origin name meaning 'noble and famous', composed of elements 'del' (noble) and 'mar' (famous).
DELMAR
FeminineRare German name derived from "dal" (valley) and "mare" (famous), meaning "famous valley". It has a long history dating back to medieval times and was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name.
DELMARCO
MasculineRare Italian given name derived from the surname 'Del Marco', meaning 'of the marketplace'. It's unique without historical significance.
DELMARIE
FeminineUnique American feminine name created from blending Delores (Spanish 'sorrows') and Marie (French/French 'sea of bitterness'), meaning potentially 'bitter sea of sorrows'.
DELMARIO
MasculineRare Italian given name derived from "delmare," meaning "of the sea." It signifies strength, courage, and adaptability, reflecting Italy's rich maritime heritage.
DELMAS
MasculineRare but historically significant French name derived from 'del mas', meaning 'of the house'.
DELMER
MasculineRare English name derived from Old German Adelmar, meaning 'noble warrior'.
DELMER
FeminineRare yet historically significant Germanic given name derived from Adelmar, meaning 'noble warrior'.
DELMI
FeminineRare Spanish female given name derived from 'del mar', meaning 'of the sea'. It was first used in 16th-century Spanish literature by Tirso de Molina.
DELMIRA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-derived name originally signifying 'our delight' or 'our favorite', popularized by Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini.
DELMIS
FeminineRare, Latin-origin name derived from "delmis," meaning "grain" or "seed." It symbolizes abundance, fertility, and new beginnings.
DELMIS
MasculineDistinctive Greek-derived feminine name signifying 'womb' or life's origins.
DELMO
MasculineItalian name derived from Dellius, meaning 'of the sea'.