Names Ending in D for Girls
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Hildegard
German
"comrade in arms; battle enclosure, battle ground"
Hildegard is an ancient name that sounds it, but it does have sweet short forms Hildie and Hilda to recommend it, as well as several illustrious historical bearers. Strong and striking, it would make…
Ingrid
Norse
"fair; Ing is beautiful"
The luminous Ingrid Bergman's appeal was strong enough to lend universal charisma to this classic Scandinavian name, which has been somewhat neglected in the US. Even today, a child named Ingrid…
Diamond
Word name, English from Greek
"diamond"
Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use. Followers of the British royal family may know…
Brighid
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et…
Irmgard
Irmgard is a traditional Germanic female name with deep historical roots. It combines the elements 'irmin' meaning 'universal' or 'whole' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or 'protection'. Popular…
Ermengard
Ermengard is a strong feminine name with deep Germanic roots dating back to medieval Europe. Composed of the elements 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal' and 'gard' meaning 'enclosure' or…
Isold
Isold is a feminine name with medieval European origins, most likely derived from the legendary character Isolde (also spelled Iseult, Isolt, or Yseult) from the tragic romance of Tristan and Isolde.…
Sioned
Sioned is a feminine Welsh name, the Welsh form of Janet, which ultimately derives from Jane/Joan (meaning 'God is gracious'). Pronounced roughly as 'SHON-ed' with a soft 'sh' sound, it has been used…
Josalind
Josalind is a feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of Josephine and Rosalind, or possibly a variation of Joseline with the elegant '-lind' ending. The name combines elements that mean…
Kaitlind
Kaitlind is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of the more common Kaitlin or Caitlin. These names derive from the Irish name Caitlín, which is a form of Katherine, ultimately…
Amalfried
German
"noble peace"
Part Amalia, part Winifred, Amalfried is an Old Germanic name with the beautiful meaning "noble peace". It may be a striking choice for a character in a historical fantasy novel, or perhaps for a…
Leland
Leland is traditionally a masculine name that has crossed over to occasional feminine usage. With Old English origins, it means 'meadow land' or 'fallow ground.' The name combines 'lea' (meadow) with…
Lind
Lind is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse elements meaning "lime tree" or "flexible," or function as a shortened form of Linda or names ending in…
Mairéad
Irish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Common in its native habitat, and worth consideration by parents in search of an authentic Irish name, though a pronunciation challenge.
Muiréad
Muiréad is a feminine Irish name, the Gaelic form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Pronounced roughly as 'mwi-rayd' or 'muh-raid,' this traditional Irish…
Mairighead
Mairighead is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name, derived from the name Margaret, which comes from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The distinctive Gaelic spelling reflects Scotland's…
Adelheid
German and Dutch form of Adelheidis, German
"noble, nobility"
The ancient German name Adelheidis gave rise to both Adelaide and Adelheid. While Adelaide is more popular and better known internationally, Adelheid is still used occasionally in Germany, the…
Margrid
Margrid is a feminine name that represents a distinctive variation of Margaret. With Germanic influences, it combines elements found in different European versions of this classic name. Though…
Margiad
Margiad is a distinctive feminine name with Welsh origins, functioning as a Welsh form of Margaret. Ultimately derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries the same precious…
Abad
Abad is an unusual feminine usage of what is traditionally a masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew roots. In its original context, Abad means 'eternal' or 'forever' in Arabic, while in Hebrew it can…