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Danika
Eastern European
"morning star"
Spelling variation of Danica with a modern update.
Danique
French variation of Danica
"morning star"
This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.
Daniéle
Daniéle is a feminine French variant of Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge." The accent mark gives it a distinctly French pronunciation and flair.…
Danny
Danny as a feminine name represents a trend of traditionally masculine nicknames adopted as independent given names for girls. Originally a diminutive of Daniel (meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew),…
Dany
French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
Danya
Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew
"judgment of God"
An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
Daria
Feminine variation of Darius, Persian or Latin from Greek
"kingly or possess well"
An early Christian martyr, a bespectacled MTV cartoon heroine, and Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy: Daria is a name that manages to feel contemporary and usable without being exactly stylish. Which…
Dariela
Feminine variation of Darrell, French
"dear one, beloved"
Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.
Darrell
English from Norman French
"dear one, beloved"
Once exclusively male name, Daryl Hannah made the Darrell spelling just as appropriate for girls -- and maybe even more feminine than masculine these days.
Dash
Word name
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..
Dawn
English word name
"dawn, sunrise"
Associated with the first light of the day, and more figuratively with new beginnings and fresh starts, Dawn's heyday came in the 1960s and 70s in the US, Canada and the UK. It had been in the charts…
Daya
Hindi
"compassionate"
There is some controversy over the origin and meaning of this name, though most reputable sources define it as a Hindi name meaning kindness or compassion. Also spelled, Daia, other sources say it…
Decima
Latin
"tenth"
In the days of huge families, this name of the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, and one of the Fates, would be saved for bambina number ten. Now it might be used for a girl born in October,…
Dee
English diminutive of any girl name that starts with D
Dee is a slight midcentury nickname that might be short for Deanna or Denise, but might be too slight for today's strong, independent female.
Delancey
French
"from Lancey"
This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.
Delia
Greek
"born on the island of Delos"
Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth…
Delight
English word name
"gratification or pleasure"
The mythical daughter of Eros and Psyche becomes a modern-sounding word name. Danger: could be seen as X-rated.
Delphi
Greek place name
"of Delphi; womb"
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.…
Delphina
Latin from Greek
"of Delphi; womb"
Delphina is another form of the sleek French Delphine, rising in popularity. The Blessed Delphina was a Provencal nun.
Delphine
French from Greek
"of Delphi; womb"
Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed…