Boy Cat Names That Start With D

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.

This genial Irish surname feels much more current than Donald.

Although this month name was used only for girls in a recent year, there's no reason it can't work for both genders. For a holiday baby, more original than Noel and more universal than Christmas.

Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.

A rising choice in the US, where money-related names are becoming more fashionable.

Diminutive of Dillon

Definitely a name you won't hear in every playground, Dalfon (also spelled Dalphon) is a highly unusual weather name with a distinctive sound.

The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible possibility. Indeed, 5 baby boys were named Diablo in 1975 – the only year the name has made the US extended list for either sex.

Obscure, though legitimate, name that could be used to honor a relative named Barton or Martin.

Welsh heritage choice that's rare today even in its native land.

This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.

The name of the protagonist of a trio of novels by French author Alexandre Dumas, most notably The Three Musketeers. D’Artagnan is an aspiring musketeer who travels to Paris in search of fortune and adventure. The character is based on real-life musketeer Charles Ogier de Batz de Castelmore, Comte d’Artagnan. Artagnan is a small village in southwest France.

Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.

This could be a possible replacement for the overused Tyson, though it has something of a commercial feel related to the brand of vacuum cleaners.