Spanish Names that Start With D
- Diego
Origin:
Spanish variation of JamesMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
The energetic Diego is rising rapidly along with a lot of other authentically Spanish baby names that work perfectly well with surnames of any origin.
- Dolores
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"lady of sorrows"Description:
Though it's related to the Virgin Mary, this name was once perceived as the height of sensuality, a role since taken over by nicknames Lola and Lolita.
- Dia
Origin:
Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and SpanishMeaning:
"love; lamp; heavenly; day"Description:
A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
- Damián
Description:
Damián is the Spanish form of Damian, derived from the Greek name 'Damianos,' which comes from 'damao' meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue.' This masculine name has strong historical roots, particularly associated with Saint Damian, who along with his twin brother Cosmas, was a physician who provided free medical services and became a Christian martyr. Damián is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained international popularity in recent decades. The name carries connotations of healing, selflessness, and compassion. The accent mark gives it a distinctive pronunciation (dah-mee-AHN) and adds to its cultural authenticity.
- Diablo
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"devil"Description:
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 Spanish baby names that diverges furthest from the well-paved camino.
- Diega
Description:
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.
- Dominica
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of DominicMeaning:
"belonging to the Lord"Description:
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this version.
- Desi
Origin:
Diminutive of Desiderio, SpanishMeaning:
"desired one"Description:
Forever Lucy's.
- Dolfo
Description:
Dolfo is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Adolfo or Rodolfo. The name Adolfo derives from the Germanic name Adolf, meaning 'noble wolf,' while Rodolfo means 'famous wolf.' Dolfo carries these wolf-related connotations in a shortened, more approachable form. Most common in Italian-speaking regions, the name has never achieved widespread popularity in English-speaking countries. It has a strong, distinctive sound with its combination of the soft 'D' and ending 'o' that is characteristic of Italian male names. Dolfo projects an image of quiet strength and European sophistication.
- Delmar
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"of the sea"Description:
Cross-cultural name with a great nautical meaning. It boomed in the 1930s and has potential for revival now.
- Damaso
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"to tame"Description:
A Damian relative and the name of an ancient Spanish pope with modern possibilities.
- Diago
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"teacher"Description:
Diago is sure to be confused with the more common Diego, the Spanish form of James.
- Diaz
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"days"Description:
Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.
- Durango
Origin:
Spanish place-nameDescription:
The name of cities in Mexico and Colorado, Durango is a pleasant, fresh option from the atlas.
- Demetrio
Origin:
Spanish form of Demetrius, GreekMeaning:
"follower of Demeter"Description:
Demetrio is an original way to a mythological name, and is further appealing as a boy's name inspired by a goddess, the earth mother Demeter.
- Desiderio
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"desired one"Description:
Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.
- Damita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"little noblewoman"Description:
Has a petite, dainty charm.
- Diaz
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"days"Description:
If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.
- Dezi
Origin:
Short form of Desiderio, SpanishMeaning:
"desired one"Description:
A Desi variation that moves the name away from Lucy -- though it's just as dizzy. TV star Jaime Pressly used it for her son.
- Damario
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"to tame"Description:
Dark and handsome.
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