By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"to make known as a determination"
A word name in the Puritan vein, à la Remember or Experience, which a few daring namers are beginning to consider.
Delaine is traditionally more common as a feminine name, though it appears here designated for masculine use. The name has French origins, derived from 'de laine' meaning 'of wool,' and has…
Delane is a masculine name with origins that blend Old French and Old English elements. Derived possibly from 'de la' meaning 'from the' combined with elements like 'lane' or 'plain,' it carries a…
French
"of the sea"
An undiscovered gem with clunky, buttoned-up appeal and a literary feel thanks to poet Delmore Schwartz.
Demetrice is a variant of Demetrius, which derives from the Greek name Dēmḗtrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology). This masculine name…
Dimetre is a variant of the more common Dimitri or Demetrius, with roots in the Greek name Demetrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology). This…
Dennie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Dennis or Denis. These parent names derive from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'of Dionysius,' the Greek god of wine, fertility,…
Denzille is an unusual masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Denzel, which has Scottish roots meaning 'from the high fortress' or could be derived from a surname. Another…
Denzelle is a masculine name that functions as an elaborated form of Denzel, which itself originated as a surname derived from the Middle English name 'Denzell,' referring to someone from Cornwall.…
Derbie is a masculine name that likely evolved as a diminutive or variant of Derby or Darby. These names originated as English place names and surnames before transitioning to occasional use as given…
Dirke is an uncommon masculine name with possible Greek roots, potentially connected to the mythological figure Dirce (or Dirke in some translations), a queen of Thebes in Greek mythology. Though…
Deryke is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, which originated from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' This alternative spelling gives the…
Derrie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'der' such as Derrick or Derek, which have Germanic origins meaning 'people's ruler.' It could…
Word name
Trey or Trip or even Deuce, yes; Deux is tougher.
"of the fishing place"
An original choice for a fisherman's child.
Dewie is a masculine name with American origins, primarily functioning as a variant spelling of Dewey. The traditional Dewey derives from the Welsh name Dewi and ultimately from David, meaning…
Strictly for a Vegas baby.
Tiede is a masculine name of Frisian and Low German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' which…
Deke is a masculine name with American origins, typically functioning as a nickname derived from names like Deacon or Derek. In some cases, it can also be a standalone given name. The name gained…
Irish
"dark moor"
This Celtic surname is familiar but barely used at all as a first name.
