By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dillin is a name with multiple possible origins, traditionally more common for boys but increasingly used for girls as well. It likely derives from the Irish surname Dillon, meaning 'loyal' or…
Dillen is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dylan or Dillon. Traditionally masculine, Dylan comes from Welsh mythology and means "son of the sea" or "tide." This…
Dilen as a feminine name is an uncommon choice that may have evolved as a feminine variation of Dylan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' The spelling…
Dillyn is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dylan or Dillon, names that traditionally have been masculine but have crossed gender lines in modern usage. With Welsh…
Dilwen is a feminine Welsh name combining the elements 'dil,' meaning 'genuine' or 'true,' and 'gwen,' meaning 'white,' 'blessed,' or 'fair.' This creates a beautiful meaning along the lines of…
Dyon is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Dion or Dione, which have Greek roots meaning 'of Zeus' or 'daughter of Zeus' in Greek mythology.…
Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
"brown or dark"
Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune.…
Dairinn is a feminine Irish name with Gaelic origins. It's believed to derive from the Irish elements meaning 'oak' or 'fertility,' symbols of strength and abundance in Celtic culture. Historically,…
Dorean is a feminine name with Greek origins, likely a variant of Dorian, which refers to the ancient Dorian people of Greece. The name carries connotations of strength and cultural richness. While…
Irish
"blessed, fair daughter; sullen, tempetsuous"
While Doireann may look like a form of Doreen (a diminutive of Dora or Dorothy), it is in fact a name of Old Irish origin, appearing in Irish legend. Usually pronounced as DEH-ruhn (though DIR-an and…
Doriann is a feminine variation of Dorian, which has Greek origins meaning 'child of Dorus' or 'descendant of Doris.' The name combines the classic elegance of Dorian with the soft feminine ending…
Dorin is a feminine name of Romanian origin, derived from the masculine name Dorian. It carries the meaning 'gift' or 'child of the sea.' In Romanian culture, the name has been used for girls, though…
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 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…
Dustyn is typically considered a modern feminine variant of the masculine name Dustin, though it can be used for all genders. The name ultimately derives from the Old Norse surname Þórsteinn…
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…
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…
Diminutive of Dwynwen
"wave"
Short, but still kind of a mouthful.
Welsh
St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may be more manageable for the non-Welsh.
Dyllon is primarily used as a feminine name according to this listing, though it often appears as a masculine variation of Dylan in broader usage. The name represents a creative spelling variation of…
