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  1. Daisy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret or flower name, English

    • Meaning:

      "day's eye"

    • Description:

      Daisy, fresh, wholesome, and energetic, is one of the flower names that burst back into bloom after a century's hibernation. In 2024, it burst back into the Top 100 for the first time since 1908.
  2. Daleia

    • Description:

      Daleia is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of other names. It may be related to the Hebrew name Dalya (meaning 'branch' or 'gentle'), the flower name Dahlia, or the Greek name Dalia. The spelling with 'ei' gives it a distinctive, melodic quality. Daleia has a modern, invented feel while still maintaining connections to traditional naming elements. Its uncommon status makes it appealing to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. The name has a soft, flowing sound that contributes to its feminine appeal, while its rarity ensures individuality for those who bear it.
  3. Damari

    • Origin:

      Variation of Amari

    • Description:

      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 African meaning as unknown.
  4. Damian

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to tame, subdue"

    • Description:

      Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.
  5. Dania

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Daniela, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge; close, near"

    • Description:

      Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair that would be a wonderful choice to honor a Danielle, Daniel, or a Dana. It is both an Italian diminutive of Daniela and a spelling variation of the Arabic Daniya.
  6. Darya

    • Origin:

      Russian or Persian, variation of Daria or feminine form of Darius

    • Meaning:

      "kingly; possessing goodness; the sea"

    • Description:

      The beguiling Darya is the name of a character in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. As a Russian name, it's a spelling variation of Daria, while in Iran, it's a girl's name that means "the sea".
  7. Dasan

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "son of bird clan leader"

    • Description:

      Name from legend that might be an interesting Jason alternative.
  8. Daven

    • Description:

      Daven is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Damhan (pronounced DAV-awn), meaning 'little stag,' or possibly a variant of Davin, a diminutive of David. In Hebrew, where David originates, the meaning is 'beloved.' The name has also gained some usage as a modern invented name, appreciated for its contemporary sound while maintaining a traditional feel. Daven has risen in popularity since the 1970s but remains relatively uncommon, giving it distinction without being completely unfamiliar. The name carries a strong yet accessible quality, with its two-syllable structure and familiar sounds making it easy to pronounce across cultures. Parents might choose Daven for its subtle connection to traditional names while still offering a fresh alternative to more common choices like David or Devin.

  9. Dayami

    • Origin:

      Malay, Cuban; "hay; place name"

    • Meaning:

      "hay; place name"
  10. Deirdre

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sorrowful"

    • Description:

      Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports.
  11. Delano

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "from the forest of nut trees"

    • Description:

      Popular President Franklin Delano Roosevelt inspired a brief fashion for this as a first name in the 1940s; almost never heard today.
  12. Denver

    • Origin:

      English or French place-name and surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Anvers"

    • Description:

      Before there was Aspen, Denver was the Colorado city name of choice, and it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015 after a 14 year absence as a stylish two-syllable boys’ name with its trendy -er ending. Its decade of greatest use was the 1920s, when it reached as high as Number 422.
  13. Deryn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      This 1950s Welsh bird name sounds less dated than our fifties Robin.
  14. Desdemona

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "ill-starred"

    • Description:

      Desdemona is as Shakespearean as a name can be, but because the beautiful and innocent wife of Othello came to such a tragic end, her name has been avoided for centuries. But at this point in time, there might be some adventurous parents willing to overlook that.
  15. Despina

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lady"

    • Description:

      Despina is best known as the clever and wily maidservant character in Mozart's opera Così fan tutte. It is a name of Greek origin, derived from Despoina, who in Greek mythology was the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon.
  16. Deva

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "divine, shining one"

    • Description:

      If you don't want your daughter to be a Diva, try this Hindu moon goddess name that was chosen by actress Monica Bellucci for hers.
  17. Diarra

    • Origin:

      West African

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
  18. Dimitri

    • Origin:

      Russian from Greek Demetrius

    • Meaning:

      "follower of Demeter"

    • Description:

      Dimitri is a Slavic variation of the Russian Dmitriy, a name that comes from the Greek Demetrius. Demetrius was derived from Demeter, the name of the Greek goddess of fertility and farming. Among the possible spelling variations are Dmitri, Dmitrii, Dmitriy, and Dmitry.
  19. Dublin

    • Origin:

      Irish place-name

    • Description:

      With Galway and Ireland in play as names (not to mention Shannon and Kerry), there's no reason this one can't work, too.
  20. Dylana

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Dylan

    • Description:

      Feminizes Dylan -- but why bother.