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Douce
French
"gentle, sweet"
A sweet French word name and an equivalent to English Dulcie, Douce may also be elaborated into Doucette and the saintly name Douceline. Pronounced with one syllable (DOOS), some English speakers may…
Douceline
French
"sweet, gentle"
A sweet French name with a gentle meaning and saintly connection.
Doucette
Doucette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form meaning 'sweet little one.' Derived from the French word 'doux' (sweet or gentle), it embodies qualities of…
Doucie
Doucie is a delicate feminine name with likely French influence. It appears to be related to the French word 'doux' meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle,' with 'douce' being the feminine form of this…
Douglas
Scottish
"black water"
Now a mostly-male name, in its earliest incarnation Douglas was used equally for girls and boys and could certainly make a comeback as one of the new boy names for girls" .
Doura
Doura is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek or Portuguese origins. It may derive from the Douro River in Portugal and Spain, giving it geographical significance. Alternatively, it could…
Doutzen
Dutch, meaning unknown
Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its…
Dova
Feminization of Dov or or diminutive of Doveva, Hebrew
"bear; graceful"
Dova is a simple but unusual name sometimes heard in Israel but virtually never in the US. Not a single girl was named Dova or Doveva in the US last year. But bird name Dove is very much de la mode,…
Dove
Nature name
"dove, a bird"
One of the new bird names, like Lark and Wren, this one's associated with the billing and cooing sounds of love. Soft and gentle, Dove also has the admirable association with peace. Dove was actually…
Dovelyn
Modern Invented
Dove is one of the sweetest animal names out there — a universal symbol of peace. Dovelyn adds the trendy -lyn ending everyone is loving in recent years.
Doveva
Hebrew
"graceful"
Feminine but strong name heard in Israel.
Dovevet
Dovevet is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins. It may have connections to the Hebrew name Dove or Dov, meaning 'bear,' with a diminutive or feminine suffix attached. Alternatively, it…
Dovie
Diminutive of Dove or Deborah, English, Hebrew
"dove; bee"
Dovie was a fairly popular nickname name a century or more ago, dropping off the Top 1000 in the 1940s only to be heading back uphill now. Given to around 30 girls in a recent year, Dovie has a way…
Dovile
Lithuanian
"girl who gives hope"
A beautiful Lithuanian name with an ever-so-lovely and inspiring meaning.
Dovit
Dovit is an unusual feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be related to the Hebrew name 'Dovid' (David), which means 'beloved,' or possibly connected to 'dove,' a bird symbolizing peace and…
Dovizia
Italian
"wealth"
A medieval Italian name that could work in modern times.
Dragonfly
English, word name
A fantastical nature name that could just make a brilliant middle.
Drama
Drama is an unconventional feminine name derived from the English word for theatrical performance or emotional intensity. The term itself comes from ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drama) meaning 'action' or…
Drasna
Invented name
"dragon"
The name Drasna was created for a Pokémon character. Her name was derived from the Latin botanical name dracaena , which in turn is from drakōn , the Greek word for "dragon." Fittingly, Drasna used…
Draya
Modern invented name
Draya is a modern feminine name that gained prominence in the United States in the early 21st century. While its exact origins are debated, it may function as a creative variant of names like Andrea…