Irish Gaelic Names that Start With D
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Donovan
Irish
"dark"
One of the first of the appealing Irish surnames to take off in this country, this boys’ name has long outgrown its "Mellow Yellow" association, which came via the single from a sixties…
Dáithí
Irish, Gaelic
"swiftness, nimbleness"
An Irish mythology name belonging to a semi-legendary high king of Ireland, often equated with English David though not etymologically related.
Dalaigh
Dalaigh is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, likely derived from the surname Ó Dálaigh, meaning 'descendant of Dálach.' The ancestral name relates to 'dál,' suggesting concepts of assembly,…
Darach
Darach, though listed as feminine here, is traditionally a masculine Scottish and Irish Gaelic name meaning 'oak tree' or 'from the oak.' It derives from the Gaelic word 'darach' referring to oak…
Dainial
Dainial is an uncommon variant spelling of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' This distinctive spelling gives the traditional name a unique twist while maintaining its historical…
Dearbhail
Irish
"true desire"
This Irish Gaelic name would be more accessible in other cultures in its modern Dervla form.
Dainéal
Dainéal is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing the Irish form of Daniel. The accent over the 'e' (fada) indicates emphasis and lengthens the vowel sound. The traditional biblical…