Names Ending in D for Boys

The name of the Roman god of love, the son of Venus, considered so romantic as to be unfit for mere mortals.  Yet now that Romeo and Venus herself are fair game for modern babies, why not Cupid?

Cupid

Dinand is popular in the Netherlands thanks to a local singing sensation.  Dinand is one of many Dutch short forms that come from the middle or end of a name -- think Bas for Sebastian or Hans from Johannes -- rather than from the beginning as is more usual in the U.S. and UK, though we're catching on.

Dinand

Preppy and contemporary in feel, Stratford is a surname and placename, most notably associated with Stratford-upon-Avon, the birth and burial place of William Shakespeare. It could make an unexpected choice for fans of the bard who also love modern and offbeat names like Stratton, Stetson, and Ford.


Stratford

Preferable to its parent name, Arnoud, in the Netherlands.

Noud

Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking world as the infuriatingly sexist husband of Nora in Ibsen's play A Doll's House, which may account for its low usage. However, Linus Torvalds, inventor of Linux , might put the name into a more positive light, especially in Silicon Valley.

Torvald

Guud is an unusual masculine name that may be a creative spelling of 'Good' or could have roots in various Northern European languages. In Dutch and Low German contexts, 'goed' or 'gut' means 'good', suggesting the name might carry positive connotations. The double 'u' creates a distinctive visual identity. Extremely rare in conventional naming records, Guud has a minimalist, modern feel despite potentially ancient linguistic roots. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation contrast with its unconventional spelling. As a given name, it might appeal to parents seeking something succinct with positive associations and a slightly unconventional character.

Guud

Naud is a concise masculine name with potential roots in multiple cultures. It likely derives from Old Germanic origins, possibly as a shortened form of names containing the element 'naud' meaning 'need' or 'necessity.' It may also have connections to Dutch naming traditions or French surnames. In some regions, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, it may function as a diminutive for Bernard or Arnold. Naud remains quite rare as a given name in most English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name's brevity gives it strength and directness, following the trend toward shorter, impactful male names. With its single syllable and strong ending consonant, Naud presents a solid, masculine image while offering international versatility, as it's relatively easy to pronounce across multiple languages despite its uncommon status.

Naud

Almond may seem like a hippy modern name, but its use for American boys goes right back to the mid-nineteenth century. In these cases, it was either a variation of Almund, meaning "noble strength," or the surname Aleman, meaning "German."

Almond

Eddard is a spin on Edward created by author George R.R. Martin for the Game of Thrones series. Eddard, usually known as Ned, Stark was the wise and good King of the North whose shocking murder at the end of the first season of the TV show set off years of chaos. While Eddard as a name may have more earthly ties than Sansa or Daenerys, it's linked firmly to the Game of Thrones franchise and will peg you as a fan.

Eddard

A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.

Esker

It's not every day you see a name that begins with the letters "SJ"!

Sjoerd

An uncommon variant of the classic name David that was brought to the fore by actor and rapper Daveed Diggs, one of the original stars of "Hamilton" on Broadway. He has said that his parents chose that spelling because his dad "liked the look of it."

Daveed

Ballad could be the masculine answer to Aria. An obvious and cute nickname is Lad or Laddie.

Ballad

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird. This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of energy and spirit.

Hummingbird

This simple, solid Welsh name enjoyed moderate popularity in England and Wales in the '80s and '90s, after the success of choirboy Aled Jones.

Aled

The name of a semi-legendary 5th century Frankish king. Handel's opera Faramondo is based on his life. Spelling variations include Faramond and Faramund.

Pharamond

Faramund

Faramond

Isambard is derived from Old German Isanbert, meaning "bright iron" or "famous iron". Its most famous bearer, rather fittingly, is the 19th century British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, noted as one of the driving forces of the Industrial Revolution.

Isambard

Romuald is an obscure medieval Italian saint’s name which had a surprising run of popularity in France in the 1970s, featuring in the top 100 from 1972-79. It only fell out of the French top 500 in 2005, but is little-known in anglophone countries.

Romuald

Boy names ending with the letter D include several classic and dashing choices,

David is the 

boy names ending with D in the US Top 1000

 include classics Edward, Richard, and Leonard as well as the more contemporary Legend, Ford, and Reid.



on our recommended list include Abelard, Field, Leopold, and Shepherd.

Here are all Nameberry’s boy names that end with the letter D, ordered by popularity on Nameberry.

Boy names ending with the letter D, from top boy D-ending names like David and Edward to unique names that end with the letter D, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 51)

Boy Names That End with D