Irish Names that Start With D
- Doreen
Origin:
Variation of Dora; also Anglicized variation of Irish DoireannMeaning:
"sullen"Description:
Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.
- Doran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"stranger, exile"Description:
Strong but gentle Irish last-name-first. Could bring to mind long-running rock group Duran Duran.
- Devlin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"unlucky"Description:
Devlin is an Irish name that's fresher and even more devilish than Devin.The earliest written record of this surname occurs in the thirteenth century, when an O'Devlin was appointed Bishop of Kells in 1211.
- Duana
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"song"Description:
Name your daughter Duana after a Duane relative if you like, but please pronounce it doo-ahn-a and not doo-wain-a.
- Daire
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"oak tree"Description:
Daire, along with brother names Dara and Darragh, is among the Top 100 boys' names in Ireland today. An ancient name with an inspirational meaning, pronunciation could prove confusing to Americans.
- Duane
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
An old Irish surname that was big in the 1960s, but would be an unexpected choice for a child now.
- Dahy
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"quick-footed"Description:
A long shot, but it could join the crop of dashing Irish surname names.
- Doyle
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"black stranger"Description:
An Irish surname possibility for those who like Daley, Royal, Dougal, and Dolan, though it may sound too much like doily to catch on for modern boys. Nevertheless, it was fairly well used in the 20th century, popular in the 30s, 40s, and 50s when it reached the Top 200 at one point.
- Darren
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little great one"Description:
Once-popular boys' name works better now for girls, as a kind of Dara/Karen blend.
- Donahue
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"dark fighter"Description:
This genial Irish surname feels much more current than Donald.
- Duryea
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"from the stream"Description:
Irish name with an intriguing lilt.
- Dolan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"black-haired"Description:
Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.
- Donal
Origin:
Scottish variation of DonaldMeaning:
"proud chief"Description:
Donal is, yes, just Donald with the final d cut off, but that somehow gives it a jauntier, fresher feel. Donal Logue is a Canadian actor and Donal Skehan is an Irish cookbook author.
- Dearbhail
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"true desire"Description:
This Irish Gaelic name would be more accessible in other cultures in its modern Dervla form.
- Derry
Origin:
Diminutive or Derek or Dermot or Irish place-nameMeaning:
"like an oak"Description:
With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner.
- Donnan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"small brown-haired child"Description:
This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.
- Dacey
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"from the south"Description:
Dacey is a delicate and lacy Irish name with real possibilities.
- Dearbhla
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"daughter of the poet"Description:
Dearbhla along with its Anglicized form Dervla are both well-used in modern Ireland. There was a medieval Saint Dearbhla. The spelling Deirbhile is also used.
- Decla
Origin:
Irish, feminine variation of DeclanDescription:
Has an incomplete feeling....
- Daley
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"assembly, gathering"Description:
Much stronger than Dale for a boy.
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