Dainty D Names
- Des
Origin:
Diminutive of DesmondDescription:
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.
- Dory
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"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.
- Delora
Origin:
English ariation of Dolores, SpanishMeaning:
"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.
- Drea
Origin:
English diminutive of Andrea, GreekMeaning:
"strong and manly"Description:
Introduced via Sopranos star Drea (born Andrea) de Matteo, and catching on with a wider audience.
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