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Welsh
"pretty and blessed"
If you like soft, lispy Welsh names like Gwyneth, or want an alternative to Delilah, Adele, or Edith, consider this out-of-the-ordinary option.
Demeka is a feminine name with possible African-American origins, though it may also be a variant of Dominique or a unique modern creation. As a relatively uncommon name, Demeka emerged in the United…
Demeta is a feminine name with Greek origins, likely a variation of Demeter—the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The name carries associations with abundance, nurturing, and…
Demeteria is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which honors Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. This elaborate feminine form carries associations with…
Demica is a modern feminine name with no widely recognized historical roots, appearing to be a creative contemporary invention. It may have developed as a feminine form of names like Demitri or as a…
Demika appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be constructed from the prefix "De-" (which appears in many names and…
American variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Typical of formula that takes a traditional name syllable and adds -isha ending.
Derinda is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dorinda, which derives from the Greek name Dorinda, meaning 'gift'. Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Cornish
"oak tree"
A modern Cornish word name with a sturdy natural namesake, Derowen may appeal as an alternative to Elowen and Rowan. Derwa is a related Cornish saint's name.
Dervila is a feminine Irish name with ancient Gaelic roots, derived from the elements "der" (meaning daughter) and "bile" (sacred tree). In Irish mythology, Dervila was associated with druidic…
Dervilia is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the name Derbhfhorgaill or Derbhile, which combines elements meaning 'daughter' (der) and 'oath' or 'pledge' (fál). In Irish…
Anglicized form of Irish Dearbhla or Deirbhile
"daughter of the poet"
Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown in the outside world might…
A Cornish saint's name, deriving from the Cornish derw , meaning "oak".
Turkish
"sea"
Derya is a unisex name in its native Turkey, though even there it is far more popular for women than for men. It is related to the Persian name Daria, which also means sea.
Desarhea is an uncommon feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely a modern creation possibly inspired by names like Desiree or combining elements from multiple sources. The distinctive spelling…
Greek
"ill-starred"
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,…
Deshona is a modern feminine name with African-American origins. It's likely a creative variation of names like Deshawn or a feminine form of Deshon, combining popular name elements 'De-' with…
Italian, meaning unknown
A word that could conceivably be used as a name.
Amharic
"joy"
An Ethiopian name that means "joy."
Detria is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variation or feminine form of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Another possibility is…
