Da & De Names
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The Da- and De- prefixes are French in origin — they mean "son of" — but have come to represent a now-faded trend in African American naming. Most Da and De names peaked in the 1990s, making them characteristically Millennial names. They were particularly popular among baby boys, and DeAndre was the highest ranking of them all.
Along with Deandre, other Da and De names currently in the US Top 1000 include Demetrius, Damari, Dakari, and D'Angelo. At the height of their fashion, in the mid- '90s, Deshawn, Davonte, Demario, and Dequan were common as well.
Our list encompasses names that use Da and De (and D) as a singular syllable. Many of these names are modern interpretations of classic names, and others are combinations of stylish syllables.
Da and De names are no longer as hot as they used to be (they're more likely to be worn by moms and dads!), but you may still find inspiration on this list. Search our collection of Da and De names for babies below.
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Dakari
African
"rejoice"
This name from the Shona language is a new entrant to the Top 1000 in the US.
Damari
Variation of Amari
Damari is thought to be a variation of the popular trans-cultural name Amari with the Da- prefix. Amari means "eternal" in Hebrew and may mean "strength" in Yoruba, though other sources list the…
Da'nell
Da'nell is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Danielle or Darnell. The apostrophe creates a distinctive pronunciation guide and stylistic element. Names…
Dakara
Dakara is a feminine name with an exotic, multicultural feel. Though relatively uncommon, it may have origins in various cultural backgrounds. Some sources suggest possible Japanese connections,…
Dalicia
Dalicia is a feminine name with a melodious quality that likely developed as a variation of names like Delicia (meaning 'delight' in Latin) or possibly as a blend of the prefix 'Da-' with '-licia'…
Dakaria
Dakaria is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality. While its exact origins are unclear, it may be a modern variant of names like Dakota or Zakaria, or possibly a newly created name…
Daleah
Daleah is a feminine name that blends natural imagery with melodic sounds. It may be derived from 'dale,' meaning valley, combined with the feminine suffix '-ah' or a variation of names like Dalila…
Dalora
Dalora is a feminine name with ambiguous origins, possibly derived from a combination of elements from different naming traditions. It may be related to the Latin word 'dolor' meaning 'sorrow' or…
Daleesha
Daleesha is a feminine name that appears to have emerged in American naming patterns during the 1970s and 1980s. The name may be a creative variation that combines elements of names like Delia or…
Dalena
Dalena is a flowing feminine name with multiple potential origins. It likely functions as an elaboration of Dale, meaning 'valley,' with the feminine suffix '-ena' adding elegance. It may also relate…
Dakira
American invented name, meaning unknown
Like cousin Shakira, captivating and evocative.
Dalina
Dalina is a melodious feminine name with multicultural origins. It likely developed as a combination of the prefix "Dal-" (found in names like Dallas) with the feminine suffix "-ina." In Slavic…
Dalise
Dalise is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Dalise or Dalisa, which could derive from combinations of elements like 'dal' (valley in some languages)…
Dalisha
Dalisha appears to be a modern constructed name that follows contemporary naming patterns combining elements or sounds. It likely incorporates the prefix 'Da-' with the ending '-lisha,' possibly…
Dajuana
Dajuana appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It may be a creative spelling variant of Diana or Dianna, possibly influenced…
Damarcus
Damarcus is a masculine name that appears to be a modern compound formation. It likely combines the prefix 'Da-' (a popular contemporary prefix in many names) with 'Marcus,' a name of Latin origin…
D'shay
D'shay is a contemporary name that likely emerged in the late 20th century. The apostrophe structure suggests it may be a contracted form combining the prefix 'D' with 'shay.' Shay itself has…
Damarius
Damarius appears to be a modern masculine given name that emerged primarily in the late 20th century. The name may be a variation of Demetrius, which has ancient Greek origins meaning 'follower of…
Dameeka
Dameeka is a feminine name that appears to follow the pattern of names with the prefix 'Da-' combined with a melodic ending. It may be related to names like Tamika (which gained popularity in the…
D'arline
D'arline is a feminine name that appears to be a stylized variation of Darline or Darlene. The distinctive apostrophe gives the traditional name a more elaborate, ornamental quality. The name Darlene…