By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"from the island of Cythera"
Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.
Flower name, from Greek
"asphodel"
Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…
Dagomar is an unusual feminine name with Germanic origins, though it's more traditionally used as a masculine name in Germanic countries. It combines the elements "dag" meaning "day" and "mar"…
Dagnanna is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to combine elements from different naming traditions. It may derive from the Old Norse element "dagr" meaning "day" combined with "Anna," a…
American invented name, meaning unknown
Like cousin Shakira, captivating and evocative.
Dakirah appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century in the United States. The name may be a creative variation incorporating elements like the prefix 'Da-' (found in…
Dakarra is a distinctive feminine name with modern origins, likely emerging as a creative invention in the late 20th or early 21st century. The name appears to follow the pattern of names beginning…
Dakara is a feminine name with an exotic, multicultural feel. Though relatively uncommon, it may have origins in various cultural backgrounds. Some sources suggest possible Japanese connections,…
Dakyra is a distinctively modern feminine name with a melodic quality and contemporary feel. Though it has no widely recognized historical or linguistic roots, it appears to be a creative invention…
Dakaria is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality. While its exact origins are unclear, it may be a modern variant of names like Dakota or Zakaria, or possibly a newly created name…
Dakodah is a feminine variant spelling of Dakota, a name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe and language, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This alternative spelling with the added 'h' emerged as…
Dekota is an alternative spelling of Dakota, a name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe and their language, where it means "friend" or "ally." This variation with an 'e' instead of an 'a'…
Dakkota is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Dakota, which originates from the Native American Sioux tribe name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' The distinctive double 'k'…
Dekotah is a feminine variation of Dakota, a name with Native American origins derived from the Dakota Sioux tribe, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This alternative spelling gives the traditionally…
Dalenna is a modern feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Darlene or a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Da-' with feminine endings. It carries a melodic quality with…
Daleia is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of other names. It may be related to the Hebrew name Dalya (meaning 'branch' or…
Dalilia is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Delilah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing.' The alternative spelling gives this classic biblical name a…
Swahili
"a sign from the gods"
Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
Damiris is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Damaris, which appears in the Bible's Book of Acts as a woman who converted to Christianity in Athens. Damaris has…
Damarys is a feminine name with biblical and Greek origins. It appears in the New Testament as a woman of Athens who converted to Christianity after hearing the Apostle Paul speak. The name may…
