Girl Dog Names That Start With D

  1. Diya
    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  2. Delwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh invented name
    • Meaning:

      "pretty and fair"
    • Description:

      Delwen appears to be a modern invented name in Welsh, deriving from two common name components: del - meaning pretty and wen - meaning fair/white. Similar names include Delyth, also Welsh, and Elowen, which is Cornish.
  3. Diellza
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "sun"
    • Description:

      The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.
  4. Danique
    • Origin:

      French variation of Danica
    • Meaning:

      "morning star"
    • Description:

      This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.
  5. Delja
    • Origin:

      Polish, diminutive of Kordelja
    • Meaning:

      "daughter of the sea"
    • Description:

      Pretty in a polka-dancing way.
  6. Denisse
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Denise, French from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "god of Nysa"
    • Description:

      Denisse was the fastest-rising name for girls of 2020 — influenced by Denisse Novoa, a contestant on the 2019 season of the popular reality TV show Exatlón Estados Unidos. Traditional spelling Denise also made a comeback. It looks to be short-lived, though: both spellings fell again in 2021.
  7. Delight
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "gratification or pleasure"
    • Description:

      The mythical daughter of Eros and Psyche becomes a modern-sounding word name. Danger: could be seen as X-rated.
  8. Drum
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.
  9. Drummer
    • Origin:

      Occupational word name
    • Description:

      Blogger No Big Dill introduced the world to her son Drummer back in 2011, adding it to the baby name pool. Like similar stylish names Gardener and Parker, Drummer is an occupational name that works for boys and girls. If you prefer the guitar over drums, Strummer is a soundalike option.
  10. Dominga
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
    • Description:

      Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
  11. Dariel
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Darrell, French
    • Meaning:

      "dear one, beloved"
    • Description:

      Dariel is one of many similar forms and variations of different names—Dara, Dariela, Daria and Darya—that are all unusual and pretty if not quite authentic-feeling.
  12. Damita
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "little noblewoman"
    • Description:

      Has a petite, dainty charm.
  13. Dacey
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the south"
    • Description:

      Dacey is a delicate and lacy Irish name with real possibilities.
  14. Derby
    • Origin:

      Word name English from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "park with deer"
    • Description:

      Derby might be considered a word name or a surname-name. In England, it would be pronounced darby, causing confusion with that similar name.

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