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  1. Dottie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Dorothy

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Dottie and Dot are old Dorothy nicknames that some cutting-edge Brits are bringing back to fashion. It's been half a century since Dottie ranked on its own in this country, one of those nickname names that flourished in the 1890's.
  2. Dixie

    • Origin:

      Latin, French

    • Meaning:

      "I have spoken; tenth"

    • Description:

      A sassy, spunky, punchy kind of name, Dixie can also be considered a place name, one that has become problematic because of its association with the antebellum South. The Dixie Chicks recently dropped Dixie from their band name because of its association with slavery and white privilege.
  3. Demetrius

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "follower of Demeter"

    • Description:

      Classical and Shakespearean name that may appeal if you like your names long, flowing and multicultural.
  4. Deveraux

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "of Evreux; riverbank"

    • Description:

      Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area.
  5. Dan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"

    • Description:

      Often stands alone in Israel, but rarely here.
  6. Draven

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Inspired by Brandon Lee's character in The Crow and Cuba Gooding Jr.'s in In the Shadows, this name, with its Wiccan feel, was used by a member of Linkin Park. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1995.
  7. Draco

    • Origin:

      Greek from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dragon"

    • Description:

      For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.
  8. Devereaux

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Evreux; riverbank"

    • Description:

      Devereaux is familiar to many English speakers as a surname but not as a first. It's a habitational name related to the town of Evreux in France, with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area.
  9. Dempsey

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "proud, haughty"

    • Description:

      Spunky Irish surname that still has a pugnacious feel from its lingering association with one of boxing's greatest champs, Jack Dempsey. Many people may associate it more with Patrick Dempsey these days—McDreamy from TV's Grey's Anatomy.
  10. Didier

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "desired, beloved"

    • Description:

      Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.
  11. Dieter

    • Origin:

      German, diminutive of Dietrich

    • Description:

      Dieter is a classic German name that got lots of satiric exposure via Mike Myers on "Saturday Night Live" a few years back. If mispronounced, it could conceivably be read as someone on a diet.
  12. Darragh

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree"

    • Description:

      Also Anglicized as Dara and also spelled Daire in its native form, Darragh has an undeniably rugged appeal. It's used for both girls and boys in Ireland, but it's very popular in particular for boys.
  13. Donny

    • Description:

      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 popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the fame of performers like Donny Osmond. Donny has a friendly, approachable quality that maintains the strength of Donald while adding a more casual, boyish charm. Though its usage as a formal given name has declined since its peak, it remains recognized as both a nickname and standalone name. Donny carries a nostalgic appeal for many, evoking the easy-going American culture of the 1960s and 1970s, while still functioning as a personable, unpretentious option for boys today.

  14. Dodie

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Dorothy

    • Meaning:

      "gift of god"

    • Description:

      Sweet old-fashioned nickname name that could make a comeback in the wake of Sadie, Edie et al. Famous bearers include author Dodie Smith, who wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians and I Capture the Castle.
  15. Dara

    • Origin:

      Irish, Persian, Punjabi, Khmer

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree, fruitful; wealthy; leader; star"

    • Description:

      Though Dara in the U.S. would be considered mainly a girls' name – the most recent count is 10 times as many girls given the name last year than boys – it's a boys' name in Ireland, where it's in the Top 100 along with variations Daire and Darragh.
  16. Des

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Desmond

    • Description:

      The cool clipped Des may be the part of the name wave of the future, with midcentury names like Des and Vic and Stan riding back into style on the heels of big brothers Max and Sam and Ray.
  17. D'artagnan

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Artagnan"

    • Description:

      The least usable of the Three Musketeers names.
  18. Doran

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "stranger, exile"

    • Description:

      Strong but gentle Irish last-name-first. Could bring to mind long-running rock group Duran Duran.
  19. Dory

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.
  20. Delora

    • Origin:

      English ariation of Dolores, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "lady of sorrows"

    • Description:

      A form of Dolores (or Delores) that was occasionally used in the early 20th century. It could work as an alternative to Lenora, Laura, Delilah, or Della.