Girls Names A Through E

Daffodil

Flower name, from Greek

"asphodel"

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.…

Dafina

Albanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Greek

"laurel"

A pretty variation of Daphne, derived from the same Greek root.

Dagmar

Norse

"Day maiden"

This royal Danish name has long been used across Scandinavia, Germany and Slavic countries and somewhat in the US around the turn of the last century --it was #622 in 1888. There were two notable…

Dagny

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse, "new day"

"new day"

If you're looking for a name with Scandinavian roots, Dagny makes a strong and appealing import. Derived from Old Norse, it means "new day", perfect for a girl born around New Year's or the change of…

Daibhidha

Daibhidha is a feminine name of Gaelic origin, derived from the masculine name David, which means "beloved" in Hebrew. The uniquely feminine adaptation features the characteristic Gaelic spelling…

Damiana

Greek

"tame, domesticated"

This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.

Damiane

Brazilian Portuguese and German feminization of Damian, Greek

"to tame, subdue"

A name with an ancient pedigree which might prove confusing to the modern ear.

Damica

French

"open-spirited, friendly"

Rarely heard but pleasing feminissima name for a baby girl.

Damita

Spanish

"little noblewoman"

Has a petite, dainty charm.

Dana

English, Slavic, Persian, Arabic

"from Denmark, gift, or wise"

This name found in both Celtic and Scandinavian mythology has gone from all-boy to almost all-girl, retaining a strong, unisex quality. However, it has dropped following its three-decade heyday from…

Danae

Greek

An intriguing mythological name whose one challenge might be pronunciation questions. In Greek myth, Danae, a goddess of music and poetry, was the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who appeared to her in…

Danaë

Greek

A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danaë has a novel yet familiar sound.

Dandelion

Flower name, from French

"lion's tooth"

The bright yellow weed lends itself to a creative baby name, although we don't recommend the nickname Dandy.

Danette

Danette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Dana or Danielle, which themselves derive from the masculine Daniel, meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew. Popular…

Danger

English word name

"the possibility of suffering harm or injury"

Austin Powers famously said "Danger is my middle name," and for more and more children this is ringing true. Some babies are receiving Danger as their first name, in the style of lively word names…

Dania

Italian, diminutive of Daniela, Arabic

"God is my judge; close, near"

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…

Danica

Slavic

"morning star"

While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.…

Danie

Danie is a versatile name that can function as either a feminine name or a shortened form of Daniel for boys. As a feminine name, it's often considered a modern, simplified variant of Danielle. The…