Dog Names That Start With D

In Buddhism, Dharma embodies the basic principles of cosmic existence--making it a fitting name for the hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg, whose middle name was Freedom. 
 Students of Beat literature will be familiar with the name via part of the title of a Jack Kerouac novel, <e>Dharma Bums.
 Dharma tends to evoke the feeling of good karma.

Dharma

Diablo Cody, self-named (she's really Brook Busey) screenwriter of Juno, singlehandedly helped popularize not just her heroine's name and her own but all o-ending names for girls. You don't need us to tell you that it takes a brave parent, in every way, to name a baby Diablo. Diablo is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/161/spanish-names">Spanish baby names</a> that diverges furthest from the well-paved camino.

Diablo

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.

 Car manufacturer Lamborghini and motorcycle brand Derbi both have famous models named Diablo. And Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody (born Brook Busey) chose it for her pen name.

This authentic form of the name of an Irish mythological hero with the power to make women fall instantly in love with him would work far better here as the Anglicized Dermot. 

Diarmaid

Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem. 

Diarra

If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second. 

Diaz

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first. 

Dice

Dick was a once-common short form of Richard; replaced by Rick or Richie, and finally by the full name itself.   Rude meaning -- make that two rude meanings -- pretty much knocks this one out of consideration.

Dick

Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a standalone name, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, Dickie is more commonly encountered as a nickname. The name carries a vintage quality, evoking mid-century Americana and British culture where such familiar forms were more commonly formalized. Notable bearers include various athletes and entertainers who preferred this friendly variation. Though its popularity as a formal name has declined in recent decades due to potential teasing concerns and changing naming trends, Dickie remains part of naming heritage particularly in English-speaking countries, representing an era when casual, approachable name forms were embraced.

Dickie

Dickson's nickname problem keeps it from having the upside possibility of similar names like Jackson and Harrison. If you're looking for fresh <a href="https://nameberry.com">baby names</a> to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, consider Dixon. Or better, Richardson.

Dickson

Diega is the feminine form of Diego, a name with Spanish origins derived from Santiago (St. James). The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' While Diego is common in Spanish-speaking countries, the feminine Diega is considerably rarer, offering a distinctive option for parents seeking an uncommon name with Hispanic roots. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, Diega occasionally appears as a given name, though it's not widely used. The name carries strong cultural connections to Spanish and Latin American heritage. With its simple pronunciation and recognizable roots, Diega balances uniqueness with cultural significance.

Diega

Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community. 

Deepak

Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the likes of Barnaby, Rupert, and Wilbur. 
 
The name has been used for characters in Joanna Quinn's novel, The Whale Bone Theatre, in the TV soap, Holby City and the game Animal Crossing.
 
A similar name is Diggory, found in both Dickens's Martin Chuzzlewit, Hardy's Return of the Native, and C.S Lewis's Narnia novels (spelled Digory). They both have a clunky, old-man vibe, but also share sounds with the modern Briggs and Riggs.

Digby

This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native have all borne the name.

The name is used in Cornwall, but originates from a Breton medieval poem about Sir Degare. Degare most likely comes from the French word egare, which means "astray".
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Diggory

An Irish surname — the Anglicized form of O’Duibhgeannáin — that would make a one-of-a-kind first name, unless you count the character in Wes Anderson's first film, Bottle Rocket. For fans of the auteur, perhaps Dignan is a better name for a pet — it may be extra appropriate to use the nickname Diggy.

Dignan

Dee is a slight midcentury nickname that might be short for Deanna or Denise, but might be too slight for today's strong, independent female.

Diletta

Dill

Best known these days as the name of an American department store chain, Dillard was once a baby name that ranked on the US Top 1000, at least until the middle of the last century.

Today, Dillard ranks among the extinct baby names, given to zero baby boys last year.

Dillard

Female dog names that start with D currently in the Top 100 dog names include 

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