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Dune
English word name
"dune"
Dune is a haunting and evocative sandy-beach name, which also has sci-fi connections. Dune is a science fiction franchise that was launched by Frank Herbert's 1965 novel. Some interesting Dune…
Duniya
Variation of Dunya, Arabic
"world, earth"
A succinct and approachable name with a sweeping meaning, Duniya may also be written as Dunya, Dunia, and Dounia.
Dunja
Serbian
"quince"
Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.
Dunya
Russian
"well-regarded"
Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment .
Dura
Dura is a feminine name with multicultural roots. In Latin, "dura" means "hard" or "enduring," suggesting strength and persistence. The name also appears in various cultures: it has Persian…
Duru
Turkish
"clear, lucid"
Also seen as a surname.
Dusa
Dusa is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek contexts, it may be related to Medusa, though carrying a gentler association when standing alone. In Slavic languages, particularly…
Dusana
Slavic
"spirit or soul"
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.
Duscha
Russian
"happy"
Seems like a possible alternative to the more popular Sascha, but middle school life would be difficult for any girl bearing this name in an English-speaking world.
Duschinka
Duschinka is an extremely rare feminine name with Slavic origins, believed to be a diminutive or endearment form related to the Russian word 'dusha,' meaning 'soul' or 'spirit.' The name may have…
Dusha
Russian
"soul"
A name rarely heard outside Russia; the first syllable could cause problems.
Dusica
Dusica is a feminine name of Serbian and Croatian origin. The name derives from the Slavic word 'duša' meaning 'soul' or 'spirit,' with the diminutive suffix '-ica' adding a sense of endearment.…
Dusk
English word name
"twilight; darkening"
Duska
English; Czech
"twilight; soul"
This name has two origins: the English word Dusk, meaning evening twilight and the Czech name for girls Duška meaning "soul or spirit". Either way, this is an interesting name with some potential.
Dustan
Dustan as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Originally an English surname and masculine given name derived from Old English elements meaning…
Dusten
Dusten is an uncommon feminine variation of the more familiar masculine name Dustin. Originally an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name "Þórsteinn" (Thorstein), it became popular as…
Dustie
English
"dusty"
Alternative (and cuter?) spelling of Dusty.
Dustin
German
"brave warrior"
Just a few years ago, Dustin, Dylan, and Daryl seemed like radical, edgy names for girls; now even Great-aunt Alberta wouldn't raise an eyebrow.
Duston
Duston is a feminine name with English origins, though it began primarily as a surname derived from place names combining elements meaning 'dust' and 'town' or 'settlement.' As a first name, Duston…
Dusty
English word name
"dusty"
Dusty first became popular as a girl's name thanks to singer Dusty Springfield - born Mary. She used her childhood nickname professionally, and many parents embraced Dusty as a name for their…