American Names that Start With D
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Daxton
Origin:
Modern invented nameMeaning:
"from Dax town"Description:
Following in the footsteps of Weston, Braxton, Clayton, and Paxton, Daxton has been climbing the US charts since the late 2000s. While recent years have seen it decline slightly, it remains a Top 500 choice, with the cool possibility of nickname Dax.
- Denisha
Origin:
American variation of Denise, French from GreekMeaning:
"god of Nysa"Description:
Typical of formula that takes a traditional name syllable and adds -isha ending.
- Dashawna
Origin:
American variation of ShawnaDescription:
One of many now-downscale names that begin with Da- or De-, a prefix that originally indicated patrimony.
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