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Daimond: Meaning diamond
Daisy (F): - Based on the common English word
- Meaning cheerful
- After the Disney character Daisy duck
- Celebrity owners: Alyssa Milano
- Alternative spelling: Daisey
Daisybelle: Meaning pretty, cheerful
Daisychain: Chain of daisy flowers
Dakota (M,F): - Meaning 'ally' (English)
- After US States, North and South Dakota
Dale (M,F): - Valley, Meaning valley-dweller
- Alternative spelling: Dalee
Dallas (M,F): - Meaning 'house in the valley' (Old English)
- City in Texas
Dama: Meaning lady
Damian (M): - Meaning 'tamer' (Greek)
- Alternative spellings: Dameon, Damien, Damion
Damsel: Young woman
Damson: Purple-skinned fruit similar to a plum
Dan (M,F): Meaning 'judge' (Hebrew)
Dana (M,F): - Meaning 'judge' (Hebrew)
- Meaning 'black pearl' (Arabic)
- A Germanic expression identifying the bearer as a native of Denmark (a Dane)
- Alternative spellings: Danna (F), Dayna (F)
Dancer: Person who moves in a quick or lively way
Dandelion: From the French 'dente de lion' meaning 'tooth of lion'
Dandy: Man devoted to smart attire
Daniel (M,F): Meaning 'my judge is God' (Hebrew)
Daniella (F): Meaning 'my judge is God' (Hebrew)
Danielle (F): Meaning 'my judge is God' (Hebrew)
Danny (M,F): Nickname of Dan, Daniel and Danielle, Meaning 'my judge is God' (Hebrew)
Dante (M,F): Meaning 'enduring' (Italian)
Danube: A river in southern Europe
Daphne (F): - Meaning 'laurel' (Greek)
- Nymph who was transformed into a Laurel tree in Greek mythology
Dapple: Meaning mark with patches of colour or shade
Daquiri: Alcoholic cocktail
Darcy (M,F): - Meaning 'dark man' (Gaelic)
- Meaning 'from Arcy' (French)
Darie (F): Meaning 'gift' (Slavic)
Darius (M): Meaning 'he who holds on well to his possessions' (Greek)
Darla (F): Meaning 'darling' (English)
Darlene (F): - Meaning 'darling' (English)
- Alternative spellings: Darleen, Darline, Darleane, Darlyne
Darling: - Meaning lovable
- Alternative spellings: Da-ling, Darlin
Darrell (M,F): Alternative spelling: Darell, Daryl
Darren (M): Meaning 'great' (Gaelic)
Darshaan: Meaning vision
Dart: Quick movement
Dash (M): - Meaning 'page' (Old French)
- Run rapidly
- Meaning a flashy style
Dasher: Meaning someone who runs rapidly
Dassah (F): Meaning 'myrtle tree' (Hebrew)
Data: Information stored on a computer
Date: - Appointment to meet socially
- Dried fruit
Dave (M): Nickname of David, Meaning 'beloved' (Hebrew)
David (M,F): - Meaning 'beloved' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spelling: Davyd
Davy (M): - Nickname of David, Meaning 'beloved' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spellings: Davey, Davie
Dawn (F): - First light of day, Meaning radiant
- Alternative spelling: Dawne
Dawson (M): - Meaning 'beloved' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spelling: Dawsen
Daydream: Pleasant idle thoughts
Dazzle: Impress with skill or beauty
Dazzler: Someone who impresses with skill or beauty
Deanna (F): - Alternate form of Diana, Meaning 'goddess' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Deeanna
Debbie (F): - Meaning 'bee' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spellings: Debbe, Debbi, Debby, Debhi, Debi
Deborah (F): Meaning 'bee' (Hebrew)
Decibel: Unit for measuring the volume of a sound
Deco: Meaning decorated
Dee (M,F): - Meaning 'noble' (Old English)
- Meaning 'dark' (Welsh)
- Nickname for any name beginning with the letter D
Deirdre (F): Meaning 'broken-hearted, sorrowful' (Gaelic)
Delacroix: French for 'of the cross'
Dele: - A mark showing that a letter or word is to be taken out
- In printing, to take out, delete
Delhi: Capital of India
Delilah (F): Meaning 'delicate' (Hebrew)
Delishus: Meaning delight, great taste
Delphi: Site of the Oracle of Apollo in Greek mythology
Delta (F): - Meaning 'door' (Greek)
- After the airline
Demelza (F): From a Cornish expression whose meaning has been lost
Demeter: The Greek corn goddess in Greek mythology
Demetrius: Meaning follower of Demeter
Demo: Show evidence of, prove
Denim: Strong twilled fabric
Denna (F): Meaning 'judgment' (Hebrew)
Dennis (M,F): - Meaning 'dedicated to Dionysos' (Greek)
- After Dennis the Menace
Denzell (M): - From a Cornish expression whose meaning has been lost
- Alternative spellings: Denzel, Denzil
Derek (M): - Meaning 'power of the tribe' (Ancient German)
- Alternative spellings: Darrick, Derick, Derreck, Derrick, Derrik, Deryck
Desdemona (F): Meaning 'unlucky' (Greek)
Desert: Barren uninhabited often sandy area
Desire: - Feeling of wanting something strongly
- Alternative spelling: Desiree
Desmond (M): Meaning 'one from south Munster' (Gaelic)
Dessert: Sweet course of a meal
Destiny (F): Meaning 'an inevitable course of events' (Latin)
Deva (F): Meaning 'divine' (Hindi)
Devine: Meaning wonderful
Devonshire: Kind of tea
Devotion: Great love or loyalty
Dewey (M): - Meaning 'beloved' (Welsh)
- Alternative spellings: Dewi, Dewy
Dexter (M): - Meaning 'fortunate' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Dexta
Dhani (M,F): Meaning 'God is my judge' (Hebrew)
Dharma: Character from the TV Show 'Dharma and Greg'
Dhobi: From the Indian word meaning 'washerwoman'
Di (F): Nickname of Diana and Diane, Meaning 'goddess' (Latin)
Diamond (M,F): Hard brilliant precious stone
Diana (F): - Meaning 'goddess' (Latin)
- Roman goddess of the hunt, with an association to the moon
Dickens: After Charles Dickens
Diego (M): Spanish form of James, Meaning 'one who trips up another and takes his place' (Latin)
Diesel: Oil burning engine
Digby: From the Old French diguer meaning 'to make a ditch'
Digger: One who digs
Dijon: Type of mustard
Dilbert (M): Meaning 'exalted, shining with fame' (Ancient German)
Dill: Feathery herb used to flavour fish dishes
Dilmah: Brand of tea
Dimitri (M): Meaning 'follower of Demeter' (Greek)
Dimity: - Stout cotton fabric with raised stripes or patterns
- Lightweight cotton fabric with fine twills
Dinah (F): - Meaning 'judgment' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spelling: Dina
Dingle: Deep dell
Dinky: - Meaning attractively small and neat
- Alternative spelling: Dinki
Dinky Di: - Meaning divine, attractive, small and neat
- Alternative spelling: Dinki Di
Dino (M): Nickname of Bernardino, Meaning 'strong bear' (Ancient German)
Dion (M,F): - Meaning 'dedicated to Dionysos' (Greek)
- After Celine Dion
Dionysus (M): From a Greek word whose meaning has been lost
Dior: After fashion design house Christian Dior
Disco: - Party with bright lights
- Alternative spelling: Disko
Ditto: Meaning repeat
Diva: Meaning divine
Divine: Excellent, beautiful
Divinity: Meaning being divine
Dixie (M,F): - Region of the United States, also known as the Old South
- Alternative spelling: Dixi
Dixon (M): Meaning 'Richard's son' (English)
Dizzy: Giddy, dazed
DJ: Meaning disc jockey, radio announcer
Doc: Meaning doctor
Doc Marten: Brand of shoes
Doctor: Meaning holder of a doctorate, highly educated person
Dodger: Person who moves quickly
Dodo: From the Portuguese meaning 'stupid'
Dolce: - Meaning 'sweet and soft'
- After fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana
Doll: - Small plastic child's toy
- Meaning 'gift of God'
Dollar: Unit of money
Dolly (F): - Meaning 'gift of God' (Greek)
- Small plastic child's toy
- Alternative spelling: Dolli, Dollie
Dolly Purrdon: After Dolly Parton
Dolores (F): Meaning 'sorrows' (Spanish)
Dominic (M): Meaning 'Lord' (Latin)
Dominique (M,F): French form of Dominic, Meaning 'Lord' (Latin)
Domino (M,F): - (F) Meaning 'Lord' (Latin)
- Small flat piece of wood or plastic, coloured black with white spots
- Celebrity owners: Margaret Mahy (Author)
Don (M): Nickname of Donald, Meaning 'world rule' (Gaelic)
Donald (M,F): - Meaning 'world rule' (Gaelic)
- After the Disney character Donald Duck
Donatella (F): Meaning 'gift' (Latin)
Donna (F): - Meaning 'lady of the house' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Dawna
Donny (M): - Nickname of Donald, Meaning 'world ruler' (Gaelic)
- Alternative spelling: Donnie (M,F)
Donovan (M): - Meaning 'little dark-haired one' (Irish Gaelic)
- Alternative spelling: Donoven
Doodle: Meaning scribble idly
Dora (F): Meaning 'gift' (Greek)
Dorado: Spanish for 'Golden'
Dorian (M,F): - Meaning 'one of the early Greeks' (Greek)
- Alternative spelling: Dorien
Doris (M,F): Meaning 'gift' (Greek)
Dorothy (F): - Meaning 'gift of God' (Greek)
- Alternative spelling: Dorathy
Dory (M,F): - Edible sea fish
- Nickname of Dorian (meaning 'one of the early Greeks'), Isidore or Isidora (meaning 'gift from Isis') and Dora (meaning 'gift')
Dot: Small round mark
Dougal (M): Meaning 'dark stranger' (Gaelic)
Doughnut: Small cake of fried sweetened dough
Douglas (M,F): Meaning 'dark river' (Scots Gaelic)
Dove: Bird with thick body and short legs
Dow (M): Meaning 'jackdaw bird' (Middle English)
Dragon: Mythical reptile able to breathe fire
Drake (M): Based on the common English word
Drama: Series of events
Drambuie: Whisky made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Dream: Series of scenes in a sleeping person's mind
Dreamer: Someone who dreams
Dream Machine: Meaning dream maker, dreamer
Dreamtime: Meaning time to dream, night
Dreamweaver: Meaning dream maker, dreamer
Drew (M,F): Meaning 'manly' (Greek)
Drops: Meaning very small quantity
Druid: Priest of an ancient Celtic region
Duane (M): - Meaning 'shadowy' (Irish Gaelic)
- Alternative spellings: Dwain, Dwane, Dwayne
Duanna: Gaelic for 'little dark girl'
Duchess (F): - Woman with the rank of duke
- Alternative spelling: Dutchess
Dude: Fellow
Dudette: Female version of dude
Dudley (M): - Meaning 'woods of Dudda' (Old English)
- Alternative spelling: Duddley
Duff: Meaning dark-haired
Duffy: From the Irish Gaelic meaning 'dark-complexioned'
Duke (M): - Meaning 'leader' (Latin)
- Ruler of certain small states
Dulce (F): Meaning 'sweet, pleasing, gentle'
Dulciner: Musical instrument strung with wires which are struck by a padded hammer
Dumpling: Ball of dough cooked in stew or with fruit inside
Duncan (M): Meaning 'brown soldier' (Gaelic)
Dundee: After the movie Crocodile Dundee
Dunstan (M): - Meaning 'dark rock' (Old English)
- Alternative spelling: Dunston
Dustin (M): Meaning 'Thor's stone' (Old Norse)
Dusty (M,F): - Covered in dust
- Nickname for Dustin, Meaning 'Thor's stone' (Old Norse)
Dwight (M): Meaning 'dedicated to Dionysos' (Greek)
Dylan (M,F): - Meaning 'son of the sea' (Welsh)
- Alternative spellings: Dillan, Dillon
Dyna: Meaning 'power'
Dynalight: Combination of light and dynamite
Dynamite: - Powerful explosive
- Alternative spelling: DinaMight

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