Puerto Rican Girl names beginning with D

Like Joanne and Christine, middle-aged Diane has been overshadowed by the a-ending version of her name. Diane has a definite mid-century feel; it was a Top 20 name from 1946 to 1959. Though it has several distinguished bearers, including Dianes Sawyer, Keaton, von Furstenberg, Lane, Arbus, Kruger and Farr, it fell off the Top 1000 in 2004 and last year was given to about 60 baby girls, the same number as Dillon and Eugenia.

Hello, Dolly! Okay, we couldn't resist, but be warned: Most people who meet your little Dolly won't be able to either. This nickname-name, rarely heard since whatever decade Dolly Parton was born, is singing a fashionable note again along with sisters Dottie and Dixie; it was chosen for one of their twin girls by Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell.

Doriann is a feminine variation of Dorian, which has Greek origins meaning 'child of Dorus' or 'descendant of Doris.' The name combines the classic elegance of Dorian with the soft feminine ending '-ann,' creating a unique yet familiar-sounding name. While not among the most popular names, Doriann appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots. The name carries connotations of creativity and artistic flair, as it shares roots with the Dorian mode in music. Doriann may also be associated with Oscar Wilde's character Dorian Gray, lending it literary connections.

Doris had long been on our so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out-for-babies list, and seemed to be written there in indelible ink. But there are signs of a sea change, that Doris could profit from the revivals of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Popular Portuguese and Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation.