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Dashing D's

rachel98208
By rachel98208
Updated Sun May 14 2023
  1. 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.
  2. Dahliana

    • Origin:

      Variation of Dahlia, flower name from Swedish surname

    • Meaning:

      "Dahl's flower"

    • Description:

      Dahlia is getting more visible, and so Dahliana feels more plausible.
  3. Damien

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to tame, subdue"

    • Description:

      Converting Damian to Damien – or Julian to Julien or Lucian to Lucien – adds a certain je ne sais quoi to names. But most people in English speaking areas will still pronounce this the same as the -an ending form. The French pronunciation is more like "dah-mee-u(n)".
  4. Danar

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      In "Star Trek" 's twenty-fourth-century scenario, Danar is the perfect human; that's a lot of pressure for a baby, but he may just live up to it.
  5. Daniel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"

    • Description:

      Daniel is one of only a handful of male names that sounds both classic and modern, strong yet approachable, and popular but not cliched. It also has a solid Old Testament pedigree. The only real downside: There are about 10,000 Daniels named each year, making it a less than distinctive choice.
  6. Deirdre

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sorrowful"

    • Description:

      Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports.
  7. Derrik

    • Description:

      Derrik is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Derek or Derrick. The name ultimately derives from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' This particular spelling maintains the sound of the original while offering a slightly different visual presentation. Derrik gained some usage in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, though it has always been less common than the standard Derek spelling. The name carries associations of strength and leadership from its etymological roots, while maintaining a friendly, approachable quality. Derrik tends to evoke images of a dependable, masculine individual. While not among the most popular male names, it offers parents a recognizable but somewhat less common alternative to the standard spelling.

  8. Desi

    • Origin:

      Short form of Desiree, French

    • Meaning:

      "desired"

    • Description:

      Desi makes Desiree a lot cuter and more boyish.
  9. Desi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "desired one"

    • Description:

      Forever Lucy's.
  10. Dusana

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "spirit or soul"

    • Description:

      Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.