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Delicious D Names [girls]

ScarlettRobin
By ScarlettRobin
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Daffodil

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "asphodel"

    • Description:

      Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.
  2. Dagny

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "new day"

    • Description:

      If you're looking for a name with Scandinavian roots, this would make a stronger and more appealing import than Dagmar. With its meaning of "new day," it could make an ideal choice for a girl born around New Year's.
  3. Dahlia

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Swedish surname

    • Meaning:

      "Dahl's flower"

    • Description:

      One of the flower names, used occasionally in Britain (where it's pronounced DAY-lee-a). It seems to have recovered from what was perceived as a slightly affected la-di-dah air. The flower was named in honor of the pioneering Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl, which means dale.
  4. 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.
  5. Daphne

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "laurel tree, bay tree"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Daphne was the nymph daughter of Peneus, a river god. Peneus saved Daphne from Apollo’s romantic obsessions by transforming her into a laurel tree. It is from this myth that the plant genus daphne, which contains the laurel species, gets its name.
  6. Darlie

    • Description:

      Darlie is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Dar-' such as Darlene or Darla, or possibly as a feminine version of Daryl. Its origins may connect to the Old English 'dear' or 'beloved,' suggesting someone treasured and valued. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending and playful sound. Darlie peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become quite uncommon, giving it a vintage charm today. The name carries a slight Southern American or country feel to modern ears. Despite its rarity, Darlie remains accessible and easy to pronounce, with a cheerful, unpretentious character that distinguishes it from more commonly used feminine names.

  7. Dash

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For a boy, Dash is usually short for Dashiell, but as a girl's name it just stands for energetic--and also the stores run by the Kardashian sisters..
  8. Deanna

    • Origin:

      English variation of Diana, feminine form of Dean

    • Meaning:

      "divine; valley"

    • Description:

      Though still being used, Deanna peaked many decades ago.
  9. Debra

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Deborah

    • Meaning:

      "bee"

    • Description:

      When Deborah seemed too formal in the laid-back sixties, Debra stepped in as a pared-down alternative, but the pendulum is about to swing back.
  10. December

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "tenth month"

    • Description:

      Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.
  11. Delilah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "delicate"

    • Description:

      Melodic and lively, Delilah has cut itself (mostly) free from its treacherous past to become a contemporary favorite.
  12. Delphi

    • Origin:

      Greek place name

    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi; womb"

    • Description:

      An interesting unisex possibility, with an air of mystery connected to the Delphic Oracle, the most important oracle in ancient Greece; it was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo.
  13. Demeter

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "earth mother"

    • Description:

      Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment, was Zeus's sister and Persephone's mother. Variation Demetria is the full name of actress Demi Moore. Though familiar, Demeter is not one of the Greek goddess namesthat's finding widespread modern favor.
  14. 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.
  15. Devorah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bee"

    • Description:

      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.
  16. Dexter

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "right-handed, skillful"

    • Description:

      Dexter turned ultracool for a girl when Diane Keaton named her daughter Dexter Dean. Dexter is getting a new style gloss for both genders thanks to (unlikely) baby name role model, television's Dexter the genial serial killer.
  17. Dextra

    • Description:

      Dextra is a distinctive feminine name derived from the Latin word 'dexter,' meaning 'right-handed' or more broadly 'skillful' and 'fortunate.' The ancient Romans associated the right side with favorable omens and positive qualities, giving this name auspicious connotations. Dextra has a strong, modern sound despite its classical origins. It remains quite uncommon as a given name, making it a distinctive choice. The name has a certain scientific or academic quality, perhaps due to its similarity to words like 'dexterous' and 'ambidextrous.' For parents seeking a rare name with positive meanings and classical roots, Dextra offers both uniqueness and substance.
  18. Dharma

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "truth"

    • Description:

      In Buddhism, Dharma embodies the basic principles of cosmic existence--making it a fitting name for the hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg, whose middle name was Freedom.
  19. Diamanta

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "diamond"

    • Description:

      Diamanta is a version of Diamond that is sometimes heard in France, and does soften the hardness of the stone. It likely comes from the Greek Diamantina.
  20. Diantha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "divine flower"

    • Description:

      Diantha, a mythological flower of the supreme Greek god Zeus, is a melodious and more unusual cousin of Diana, heard most often in The Netherlands.