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Irish
"swarthy"
Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.
Dulcimer is an unusual masculine name derived from the musical instrument of the same name. The dulcimer, a stringed instrument played by striking the strings with small hammers, comes from the Latin…
French
"of the little farm"
The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers , would make a surprising middle name choice.
Sumerian
"loyal son"
In ancient Mesopotamia, Dumuzid was the god of shepherds and fertility and husband of the goddess Inanna. Tammuz, the Semitic transcription of the name, is more likely to be used today.
"castle headland"
Clear and strong, if a little heavy.
Scottish
"brown hill homestead"
Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.
English
"dark stone"
A two-syllable surname feel puts this name of an important English saint in the running -- though it could sound like a confused cross between Duncan and Dustin.
French surname
"enduring"
English and French from Latin
Durant's meaning signifies staying power, a good quality to impart to your child. Notables with the surname Durant include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Will and Ariel Durant, most famous for their…
English occupational name
"doorkeeper"
Literary, occupational, and very neglected.
Durwin is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'dear friend' or 'beloved friend.' It's related to the Old English name Darwin, though Durwin has maintained its…
Durwyn is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and Celtic roots. It likely combines elements meaning 'hard' or 'firm' (dur-) with '-wyn,' an element meaning 'friend' or 'joy' in Old English and Welsh…
Czech
"heartfelt, sincere"
One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.
"of the valley"
Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.
Duwain is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Duane or Dwayne. These names ultimately derive from the Gaelic 'Dubhán,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' The distinctive…
Dyfan is a masculine Welsh name with ancient Celtic origins, pronounced roughly as 'DUV-an.' The name derives from the Welsh elements 'du' meaning 'black' or 'dark' and 'ban' meaning 'peak' or…
Welsh place name
The historic name for the south-west corner of Wales, deriving from the British tribe of the Demetae.
Welsh, meaning unknown
An obscure name from medieval Welsh literature (the surreal Arthurian tale The Dream of Rhonabwy ). Like many Dyf- names, it may well come from a root meaning "water".
Dymitr is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian cultures as a variant of Dmitri or Dimitri. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning…
Dyrk is a masculine name with Germanic roots. It is a variation of Dirk, which derived from the Dutch name Diederik, meaning 'ruler of the people.' The unique spelling with a 'y' gives the name a…
