International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Devorah
Hebrew
"bee"
The Biblical name of a great prophet and judge who helped organize an army and effect a major victory over the Canaanites. Sounds much fresher than the Anglicized Deborah.
Diamante
Italian
"diamond"
Diamante was a commonly used feminine name among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages. Today, it's more popular for boys than girls in the US.
Diane
French variation of Diana, Latin
"divine"
Like Joanne and Christine, middle-aged Diane has been overshadowed by the a-ending version of her name. Diane has a definite mid-century feel; it was a Top 20 name from 1946 to 1959. Though it has…
Dina
Hebrew variation of Dinah or Adinah
"judged or delicate"
Dina is a 20th century version of either Dinah or Adinah, two Old Testament names not related to each other. Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, while Adinah or Adina was a male…
Dinah
Hebrew
"God will judge"
Dinah is a charming, underused Old Testament name with a rich literary and musical resume. In the Old Testament, Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah and while some conflate her with…
Dolev
Hebrew, meaning unknown
An attractive Hebrew name with an abundance of nickname options — Lev, Levi, Dov, and Dovi.
Dor
Hebrew
"generation"
Dora
Diminutive of Theodora and Isidora, Greek
"gift"
Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of the Dora the Explorer connection,…
Dorie
Dorie is a charming feminine name with multiple origin stories. Primarily considered a diminutive of names like Dorothy ("gift of God") or Doris (from Greek, meaning "from the sea"), Dorie has…
Dorit
Hebrew
"of this generation"
Popular in Israel, sounds a lot more current than Doris.Brings to mind Dickens' Little Dorrit , though Dorrit was the surname of its heroine Amy.
Doron
Hebrew
"gift"
Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.
Dov
Hebrew
"bear"
Fierce meaning, gentle image. This name is very common in Israel, where an endearing pet form is Dubi.
Dovev
Hebrew
"whisper"
Soft yet strong.
Dovi
Dovi is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning "bear" or derived from the word for strength. In Jewish tradition, it's sometimes used as a nickname for Dov or as a standalone name. Dovi…
Drusilla
Latin
"fruitful"
Drusilla is an ancient Roman name, (probably) borne by descendants of Antony and Cleopatra, and is one of the 'illa' names that are ready for a comeback, especially with its cute short form Dru.…
Eber
Diminutive of Eberhard, German
"brave boar"
Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.
Efrat
Variation of Ephrath, Hebrew
"fruitful place"
Ehud
Hebrew
Biblical judge from the Old Testament.
Eidel
Yiddish
"delicate"
Perhaps too similar to the word "idol," but Eidel is a pretty (and largely forgotten) Yiddish name.
Einat
Hebrew
"fountain"
An attractive Hebrew name that's rarely heard outside of Israel.