A Huge List Of Surnames

Darby

Norse

"from the deer estate"

Spirited and bubbly, but handsome and preppy too, Darby is a surname style choice that fits in well with the likes of Alby and Lennox. Derived ultimately from Old Norse, as a surname, it likely…

Darcy

English, French, Irish

"from Arcy; dark one"

The ultimate Jane Austen hero name, Darcy makes a handsome, surname style choice. Predominantly used for girls in England and Wales, across the pond in Australia, it is a stylish Top 100 name for…

Darell

Darell is a masculine name representing a variation of Darrell, which originated as an English surname derived from Norman-French roots. The name ultimately comes from the Old French 'd'Airelle,'…

Darnley

Darnley is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It gained historical significance through Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, the second husband of…

Darrell

English from Norman French

"dear one, beloved"

Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.

Davies

Welsh

"son of David"

This is a both fresher and cooler spin on David.

Davy

Short form of David, Hebrew

"beloved"

Davy and Davey are certainly short forms that are frequently used but rarely wind up on the birth certificate. And why, since David is such a handsome, classic, yet short and simple name on its own?

Dawley

Dawley is an uncommon masculine name that originates primarily as an English surname. Like many surname-to-first-name transitions, it has geographical origins, likely referring to someone from…

Day

English word name

"the time of light between one night and the next"

Many African tribes have a tradition of naming children for the day or time they were born -- Friday, Afternoon -- a practice finding new life in the Western world as word names become more popular.

Deane

Deane is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning "valley" or "from the valley." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley.…

Deforest

English

"living near the forest"

Nature surname with an aristocratic edge. Spelling it DeForest distances it from deforestation.

Denham

English

"village in a valley"

Legitimizes the newly coined Denim, as does the Scottish place-name Denholm (both pronounced DEN-um).

Denton

English

"valley town"

Denton has never been extremely popular but maintains a steady, modest usage throughout English-speaking countries. The name conveys a sense of reliability and strength, with its strong consonant…

Dickinson

English

"son of Dick"

Dickinson is a possibility for Richard's boy, though that Dick nickname is problematic no matter how you get to it.

Doane

English

"low, rolling hills"

Unusual, but clear and strong.

Dod

Dod is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a nickname for George in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Northeast regions. It evolved as a familiar, affectionate…

Dodgson

Dodgson is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the name Roger or Dodge. It gained literary significance through Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his…

Dodson

English

"Roger's son"

Fresh way to pass down Roger.

Don

Diminutive of Donald, Scottish

"proud chief"

Short form of Donald -- or more stylishly, Donahue or Donovan -- that's acquired a new sixties-era suaveness thanks to Mad Man Don Draper. The name also carries a Sopranos or Godfather-style double…

Donny

Donny is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Donald, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "world ruler" or "world mighty." The name gained significant…