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Find Your Perfect Baby Name with These 60 Gorgeous Names that Start with D

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Find Your Perfect Baby Name with These 60 Gorgeous Names that Start with D

From traditional to unique, we've compiled a list of 60 beautiful names with their meanings to help you choose. Which one is your favourite?

Looking for a beautiful baby name that starts with D? Whether you’re looking for a classic name or something a little more unique, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of 20 baby boy names, 20 baby girl names, and 20 unisex baby names starting with D and their meanings.

20 Baby Boy Names That Start With D and Their Meanings

Choosing a name for a baby boy can be a joyful, yet sometimes challenging task. Fortunately, there are many great options when it comes to baby boy names that start with the letter D. From the classic and timeless name David, which means “beloved”, to the more unique name Dante, which means “enduring”, there’s a name for every personality and preference. 

Whether you’re looking for a name that’s popular and easy to pronounce or one that’s more unique and has a special meaning, there’s sure to be a baby boy name on this list that will inspire you.

  1. Darian – Upholder of the good, wealthy

  2. Darius – Wealthy protector

  3. Dashiell – Page, messenger

  4. David – Beloved

  5. Dawson – Son of David

  6. Dean – Leader

  7. Declan – Full of goodness

  8. Delaney – Descendant of the challenger

  9. Demetrius – Earth-lover

  10. Dennis – Wild and crazy

  11. Derek – Ruler of the people

  12. Desmond – Graceful defender

  13. Devin – Poet

  14. Dexter – Skilled

  15. Diego – Supplanter

  16. Dion – God of wine and revelry

  17. Donovan – Dark warrior

  18. Douglas – Dark water

  19. Drew – Wise

  20. Duke – Leader

Find Your Perfect Baby Name with These 60 Gorgeous Names that Start with D

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20 Baby Girl Names Starting With D and Their Meanings

Every baby girl is a darling, and what better way to celebrate her arrival than by choosing a beautiful name that starts with the letter D? From popular and classic names like Daisy and Deborah to unique and uncommon names like Della and Delta, there is a name for every little darling. 

  1. Dahlia – Flower named for botanist Anders Dahl

  2. Daisy – Day’s eye

  3. Dakota – Friend or ally

  4. Dana – God is my judge

  5. Daniela – God is my judge

  6. Daphne – Laurel tree

  7. Darby – Free from envy

  8. Darcy – Dark one

  9. Daria – Wealthy

  10. Davina – Beloved

  11. Daya – Compassion

  12. Deborah – Bee

  13. Delaney – Descendant of the challenger

  14. Delia – From the island of Delos

  15. Denise – Follower of Dionysus

  16. Destiny – Fate

  17. Deva – Divine

  18. Diana – Divine

  19. Dina – Judged

  20. Dinah – Vindicated

20 Unisex Baby Names Starting With D and Their Meanings

Choosing a unisex baby name has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Unisex names provide a gender-neutral option that allows parents to give their child a name that doesn’t necessarily conform to traditional gender norms. This can help create a more inclusive and open-minded society that embraces individuality and gender diversity.

 Unisex names can also be a great choice for parents who want to keep their baby’s gender a surprise until birth, or for those who simply prefer a name that is not tied to a specific gender. Ultimately, the choice of a name for your baby is a deeply personal decision, and choosing a unisex name is just one of many options available.

  1. Dakota – Friend or ally

  2. Dale – Valley

  3. Dallas – Meadow dwelling

  4. Dana – God is my judge

  5. Dani – God is my judge

  6. Darcy – Dark one

  7. Darian – Upholder of the good, wealthy

  8. Darien – Gift

  9. Darin – Gift

  10. Darryl – Darling

  11. Daya – Compassion

  12. Deepal – Light
  13. Delaney – Descendant of the challenger

  14. Delilah – Delicate

  15. Denali – Great one

  16. Denver – Green valley

  17. Devon – Defender

  18. Devyn – Poet

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  19. Dorian – Of the sea

  20. Drew – Wise

Find Your Perfect Baby Name with These 60 Gorgeous Names that Start with D

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Choosing a name for your baby is an important decision that can shape their identity and personality for the rest of their life. 

Whether you’re drawn to names with strong meanings or those with a more whimsical sound, there’s something for everyone on this list. We hope this list has inspired you in your search for the perfect name for your little one.

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