By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cybil is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Sibyl or Sybil, derived from the Greek word 'sibylla,' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle.' In ancient Greek and Roman culture,…
Dutch variation of Dale
Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
Flower name, from Greek
"asphodel"
Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…
Deal as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare. It originates primarily as an English surname derived from the Old English 'del' or 'dale,' referring to a valley or hollow. As a first name, Deal…
Daniell is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Danielle, the female form of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternative spelling gives the…
Darcel is a feminine name with French origins, derived as a diminutive form of 'Darcy' or possibly from the French surname 'D'Arcel'. The name has a sophisticated, elegant quality with its French…
Variation of Darrell, English from Norman French
"dear one, beloved"
Actress Daryl Hannah made this a girls' name in theory, though in the most recent year counted, about 75 baby boys in the US were named Daryl...and zero baby girls.
Darryl as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what was traditionally a masculine name. Derived from Old French and ultimately from Old English, it originally meant…
English from Norman French
Once exclusively male name, Daryl Hannah made the Darrell spelling just as appropriate for girls -- and maybe even more feminine than masculine these days.
Derel is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Daryl or Darrell, which originated as a surname derived from the French 'D'Airelle,' meaning 'of Airelle' (a place…
Daryll is a feminine variation of the more common masculine name Daryl or Darryl. Originally derived from Old French and ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'dear' and 'beloved,' this name has…
Daril is a feminine name with varied potential origins. It may represent a variant spelling of Daryl or Darrell, which derive from French surname D'Airelle, meaning 'of Airelle.' Alternatively, it…
Darryll is traditionally a masculine name that has occasionally been used for females. It represents a variant spelling of Daryl or Darrell, which originated from Old English 'Deorweald,' combining…
Darrill is an uncommon feminine name of English origin, though it began primarily as a masculine name. It's a variant spelling of Darrel or Daryl, which ultimately derived from the French surname…
Darel as a feminine name is an uncommon gender assignment for what is traditionally a masculine name. Darel is typically a variant spelling of Darrell, which originated as an English surname derived…
Darrel as a feminine name is an unusual gender crossover from what is traditionally a masculine name. The conventional Darrel (also spelled Darrell or Darryl) derives from an Old French surname that…
English
"shaded valley"
A sweet and simple nature name that could also be short for the surname name Odell, the vintage name Della, or the obscure saint's name Endellion.
Derval is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin. It derives from the elements 'der' meaning 'daughter' and 'fál' referring to Ireland (Fál being a poetic name for Ireland). The name can be…
Derbáil is a traditional feminine Irish name with ancient Gaelic origins, dating back to medieval Ireland. The name combines 'der' or 'dar' meaning 'daughter' with 'Fál,' a poetic name for Ireland,…
Dearbháil is a traditional Irish feminine name with ancient Gaelic origins. Pronounced roughly as 'DERV-awl' or 'DEER-vawl,' this name combines the elements 'dear' meaning 'daughter' and 'fál'…
