Boy Dog Names That Start With D
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Day
English word name
"the time of light between one night and the next"
Many African tribes have a tradition of naming children for the day or time they were born -- Friday, Afternoon -- a practice finding new life in the Western world as word names become more popular.
Dempsey
Irish
"proud, haughty"
Spunky Irish surname that still has a pugnacious feel from its lingering association with one of boxing's greatest champs, Jack Dempsey. Many people may associate it more with Patrick Dempsey these…
Danube
River name
Some parents are turning to rivers and other bodies of water in the search for undiscovered place-names, and this has the feel of a Viennese waltz.
Damaso
Spanish from Greek
"to tame"
A Damian relative and the name of an ancient Spanish pope with modern possibilities.
Danton
French variation of Dante
Has the two-syllable sound so popular for boys, though adding an apostrophe -- and turning it into D'Anton -- changes the name entirely.
Destry
French
"war horse"
Destry rides again, this time as a Western flavored baby name. Derived from the French surname Destrier, from an Anglo-Norman word meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930…
Davit
Armenian and Georgian variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.
Damar
Indonesian
"resin; light"
This gender-neutral Indonesian name feels familiar but unique. Damar is also used among African-American parents for boys.
Dagr
Norse
"daylight"
Ancient Norse variation of Dag.
Desi
Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish
"desired one"
Forever Lucy's.
Descartes
French surname
"dweller at the outskirts of town"
Highly unlikely philosophical choice.
Derwin
English
"dear friend"
A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.
Derry
Diminutive or Derek or Dermot or Irish place-name
"like an oak"
With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner. The unusual Irish Derry was given to zero babies of either gender in the US last year, but it's a merry…
Deror
Hebrew
"sparrow; freedom"
An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
Davi
Portuguese variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davi is a Portuguese variant of David, meaning 'beloved'. It is especially popular in Brazil, where it ranks in the Top 10 names for boys. A rising star in the UK in 2023, Davi was also given to…
Dermot
Irish, Anglicization of Diarmaid
"free from envy"
Dermot is an appealing, relatively undiscovered Irish mythological hero's name long popular in the Old Country, and imported into the American consciousness by actor Dermot Mulroney. We see it in the…
Dave
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Dave is the ultimate good guy name, but where father name David is still holding onto a spot in the Top 20, Dave -- widely used as an independent name in the middle of the last century -- dropped off…
Danger
English word name
"exposure to injury, pain, harm, or loss"
Prime example of the aggressive word names that are an off-the-grid branch of the new macho names. Makes Cannon, Maverick, and Ranger feel almost soft and sensitive by comparison.
Derby
English
"park with deer"
It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
Daumier
French artist name
If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice.