100 names starting with “D” and some interesting facts about each:

Names for Girls

1. Diana – Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon.
2. Daphne – In Greek mythology, a nymph who became a laurel tree.
3. Delilah – Famous from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah.
4. Dahlia – A beautiful flower native to Central America.
5. Destiny – Represents fate and purpose.
6. Dawn – Symbolizes the beginning of a new day.
7. Dina – Hebrew name meaning “judged” or “vindicated.”
8. Demi – Popularized by actress Demi Moore, short for Demetria.
9. Daria – Of Persian origin, meaning “possessing good fortune.”
10. Danica – Slavic name meaning “morning star.”

Names for Boys

11. Daniel – A biblical name meaning “God is my judge.”
12. David – From the Hebrew word meaning “beloved,” famously King David.
13. Derek – Of Old German origin, meaning “ruler of the people.”
14. Damien – Greek for “to tame” or “subdue.”
15. Dean – Means “valley” or “church official.”
16. Darius – A royal name from Persian history.
17. Dante – Associated with Dante Alighieri, author of The Divine Comedy.
18. Dominic – Latin for “belonging to the Lord.”
19. Duncan – Of Scottish origin, meaning “dark warrior.”
20. Dakota – A Native American name meaning “friend” or “ally.”

Gender-Neutral Names

21. Dallas – Name of a city in Texas, meaning “meadow dwelling.”
22. Dylan – Welsh for “son of the sea.”
23. Dove – Represents peace and purity.
24. Dakari – Of African origin, meaning “happiness.”
25. Darcy – French, meaning “from Arcy.”
26. Devon – English for “defender” or “poet.”
27. Drew – Short for Andrew or an independent name.
28. Dayton – English origin, meaning “bright and sunny town.”
29. Denver – A city name, meaning “green valley.”
30. Dusty – Nostalgic and rustic, short for Dustin.

Mythological or Historical Names

31. Demeter – Greek goddess of agriculture.
32. Dionysus – Greek god of wine and revelry.
33. Dido – Legendary founder and queen of Carthage.
34. Daedalus – Inventor and architect from Greek mythology.
35. Draco – A dragon in Greek mythology, also a constellation.
36. Damon – Greek, symbolizing loyalty and friendship.
37. Delos – Sacred island in Greek mythology.
38. Daphne – Nymph transformed into a laurel tree by Apollo.
39. Diana – Goddess of the hunt and moon.
40. Dardanus – Founder of Troy in Greek mythology.

Literary Names

41. Darcy – Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
42. Dorothy – From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
43. Drake – Inspired by Sir Francis Drake and also a literary adventurer.
44. Dorian – From Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray.
45. Desdemona – Tragic heroine from Shakespeare’s Othello.
46. Dunstan – Name from classic British folklore.
47. Dickens – A nod to Charles Dickens, author of Oliver Twist.
48. Dagny – From Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.
49. Della – Featured in O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi.
50. Diego – Inspired by Diego Velázquez, referenced in literature.

Nature-Inspired Names

51. Daisy – A cheerful flower symbolizing purity and innocence.
52. Dune – Inspired by sandy landscapes and Frank Herbert’s novel.
53. Dawn – Represents the early morning light.
54. Drift – Symbolizing the movement of water or snow.
55. Delta – A river formation and also symbolizes change.
56. Denali – Name of the highest peak in North America.
57. Dew – Morning dew symbolizes freshness.
58. Dandelion – A vibrant yellow flower associated with wishes.
59. Dirk – Refers to rugged landscapes, also meaning “dagger.”
60. Dove – Represents peace and serenity.

Unique or Modern Names

61. Daxton – Modern name, meaning “warrior who conquers.”
62. Dane – Refers to people from Denmark, strong and modern.
63. Dior – Associated with the fashion house, meaning “golden.”
64. Daxon – A stylish variation of Daxton.
65. Devlin – Irish for “fierce courage.”
66. Dash – Short, energetic name from The Incredibles.
67. Delancey – Sophisticated and trendy.
68. Drayden – A creative and modern name.
69. Dariel – Hebrew for “open and kind.”
70. Davi – A unique twist on David.

Cultural Names

71. Diego – Spanish form of James, meaning “supplanter.”
72. Danilo – Slavic origin, meaning “God is my judge.”
73. Devendra – Indian, meaning “lord of the gods.”
74. Doruk – Turkish, meaning “summit.”
75. Davi – Brazilian Portuguese for “beloved.”
76. Darshan – Sanskrit for “vision” or “sight.”
77. Dilara – Persian, meaning “beloved.”
78. Dmitri – Russian form of Demeter, goddess of agriculture.
79. Daiki – Japanese, meaning “great brightness.”
80. Damaris – Greek, meaning “gentle” or “calf.”

Rare Names

81. Delphine – French for “dolphin.”
82. Dione – Greek for “divine queen.”
83. Dariah – Rare variation of Daria.
84. Drexel – English, meaning “turning” or “spiral.”
85. Dulcie – Latin for “sweet.”
86. Darien – Refers to the Darién Gap in Central America.
87. Dorina – Rare Eastern European name.
88. Darnell – Old English for “hidden nook.”
89. Dempsey – Irish for “proud.”
90. Dellaine – A rare and poetic name.

Short & Sweet Names

91. Dan – Simple, meaning “judge.”
92. Dax – Strong and concise.
93. Demi – Means “half” or “small.”
94. Don – Classic and timeless.
95. Dot – Short for Dorothy.
96. Dell – Refers to a small valley.
97. Dex – Short and sharp.
98. Din – A compact name with Middle Eastern roots.
99. Dee – Short and sweet.