By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"not loving"
Surname that could have pronunciation problems -- it's Dorrity -- as well as having an off-putting meaning.
Docherty is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname. Derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Dochartaigh' meaning 'descendant of Dochartach' (where Dochartach meant 'hurtful' or…
Dougherty is a masculine name that originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Dochartaigh" meaning "descendant of Dochartach," with Dochartach being a personal name meaning "hurtful"…
Douherty is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the Irish surname Doherty or Dougherty. The original surname derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Dochartaigh,' meaning…
Dorrity is a masculine name with likely Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins, possibly derived from surnames in these traditions. It may be related to names like Dority, Dougherty, or O'Doherty, which…
"dark, brave one"
Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.
Dony is a masculine name with various potential origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Donovan, Dominic, or Donald, or it could be a variation of Danny or Tony. The name has appeared…
Dontey appears to be a masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the late 20th century. It is likely a variation of Dante, which derives from the medieval short form of the name…
"dark hero"
A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.
English from French
"from Orsay"
Associated all through the swing years with bandleader brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.
D'orsay is an unusual masculine name with French origins. It likely derives from a place name or surname, specifically from 'Orsay,' a commune in northern France. The aristocratic prefix 'd''…
Dougey is a masculine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive form of Douglas. The name Douglas itself has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'dubhglas,' meaning 'dark stream' or…
French surname
Scottish actor Dougray (born Stephen) Scott made us aware of this name when he took on his French grandmother's surname as his stage name.
French
"dear one, sweetheart"
Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."
Drewry is an uncommon masculine name with historic roots as an Old English surname, derived from the Norman personal name 'Drogo' or 'Dreux,' which was introduced to England after the Norman…
Duffey is a masculine name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. It derives from the surname Ó Dubhthaigh or MacDhuibhshíthe, meaning 'descendant of the dark one' or 'son of the black man of…
"dark"
This familiar Irish surname, best known as the name of the mononamed Welsh female singer, is extremely rare as a first name in the US but could make an original Irish choice.
Earley is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that initially denoted someone who lived near an eagle's wood or clearing ('eagle-leah'). As a first name, it emerged…
Erly is a concise masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of the Germanic name Erlewin, meaning 'noble friend,' or could derive from a surname with Old English roots…
Neddy is a masculine name that traditionally functions as an affectionate diminutive of Edward or Edmund. With English origins, Neddy developed as a pet form through the medieval nickname…
