Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..
DEMINGO
MaleSpanish-origin given name meaning "Sunday.
DEMION
MaleUnique Greek-derived name meaning 'of the people', suggesting sociability.
DEMIR
MaleTurkish name derived from 'demir,' meaning iron, reflecting strength and durability.
DEMIRA
FemaleSlavic female name derived from "demir," meaning "iron," symbolizing strength and endurance.
DEMIRACLE
FemaleRecently invented name, combining 'dem' (short for demonstration) and 'miracle', with no historical or cultural significance. It is pronounced "DEH-meer-a-kul".
DEMIRAH
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'speech' or 'beautiful singing,' associated with a character from Jewish folklore.
DEMIRE
MaleTurkish name derived from 'demir', meaning 'iron'. It signifies strength and durability.
DEMIRI
MaleAlbanian name with origins in North Macedonia, meaning "iron gate" and symbolizing strength and resilience.
DEMIROSE
FemaleRare, unique given name of unknown Latin origin and meaning, potentially derived from Demetrius, "follower of Mars.
DEMIRR
MaleDemir is a Turkish name meaning "iron", originally given to boys in blacksmith families.
DEMIS
MaleDemis: A Greek name meaning 'twin', inspired by Apollo's legendary twin sons Castor & Pollux.
DEMISHA
FemaleCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin, translating to "the one who brings joy," reflecting the parents' happiness at their child's birth. It is unisex and has gained global popularity for its unique sound and beautiful meaning.
DEMITA
FemaleRare yet captivating Greek name derived from "demos," meaning "people" or "popular.
DEMITRA
FemaleCaptivating Greek name meaning "earth-dweller," traditionally given to girls but also suitable for boys.
DEMITRE
MaleDemetrios is a Greek boy's name meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of harvest and fertility. It gained popularity among early Christians due to its religious connotation, with Saint Demetrios being one of the fourteen Holy Helpers in Roman Catholicism. Still popular today in Greece, it is often shortened to Demi or Mitsos.
DEMITRI
FemaleDistinctive Greek name meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
DEMITRI
MaleDistinctive male name of Greek origin, meaning "dedicated to Demeter," the harvest goddess.
DEMITRIA
FemaleDistinctive female name of Greek origin, derived from 'demos' meaning people, and 'eter' signifying wide-ranging. It translates to someone with wide support or popularity among people.
DEMITRIC
MaleAfrican American-origin name, created by blending Dmitri (from Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov") and Rick (short for Richard). Despite not having a specific meaning, its parts suggest associations with popularity ('demos') and power/boldness ('Richard').
DEMITRICE
FemaleDistinctive African American name derived from the Greek Demetrios, meaning "follower of Demeter," the harvest goddess. Traditionally male, it now also suits females. It was famously borne by King Demetrios I Poliorketes of Macedon.
DEMITRICE
MaleDemitrice, combining Greek Demetrios ('of the people') and French Michelle ('who is like God?'), originated as a unique blend of these two popular names. First gaining traction in the U.S. during the late 20th century, it remains uncommon today.
DEMITRIE
MaleMale given name of Greek origin, derived from "demos" meaning "people" and "tria" meaning "three", translating to "dedicated to the people". Popularized during the Byzantine Empire and adopted by Slavic-speaking communities like Russia's Prince Dmitry Donskoy, Demitrie signifies historical strength and regalness.
DEMITRIO
MaleGreek name derived from 'demos' (people) and 'trios' (three), translating to 'dedicated to the people'. Historically popular among Greeks, it was borne by figures like King Demetrius I Poliorketes of Macedon.
DEMITRIOS
MaleGreek male name derived from 'demos' meaning people and '-trios' meaning belonging to. It was popularized by historic figures like Demetrius Poliorcetes and St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki, and is still widely used today.
DEMITRIOUS
MaleUnique Greek name derived from "demetrios," meaning "follower of Demeter," the goddess of harvest and fertility. It was often given in ancient Greece to honor fathers or pay homage to gods, and has been used throughout history by notable individuals like Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica. Today, it's still a distinctive choice, particularly among those with Greek or African American heritage.
DEMITRIS
MaleDistinctive Greek male name derived from 'demos', meaning 'of the people'. Once an honorific title for leaders, it now signifies strength, leadership, and wisdom.
DEMITRIUS
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning "of high reputation among the people.
DEMITRIUS
MaleDemitrius: A Greek name meaning 'respected by the people', popular among ancient Greeks and Romans, notably held by Demetrius Poliorcetes, a Macedonian king known for his military prowess.
DEMITRUS
MaleRare, distinctive name of unknown but believed Greek origin, meaning 'of the earth', suggesting a connection to nature or harvest.
DEMITRY
MaleGreek-origin male name meaning "dedicated to Dionysus", the god of wine and pleasure.
DEMIYA
FemaleUnique, modern girl's name of Japanese origin, derived from 'demy' meaning 'to cut off' or 'to separate', combined with the suffix '-ya' to denote endearment.
DEMIYAH
FemaleArabic name derived from Demihya, meaning "soft-spoken" or "gentle".
DEMMI
FemaleUnique name with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning.
DEMMIE
FemaleEnigmatic name of uncertain origin, perhaps derived from Demi or Demetrio, but its meaning remains unknown.
DEMON
MaleUnknown origin and does not have a clear meaning or history. Some theories suggest it may be an anglicized form of Damian, but there's no concrete evidence to support this. Many people choose this unique name due to its association with the supernatural and mystical elements popularized in recent media. It first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's list of popular baby names in 2018.
DEMONA
FemaleUnique Scottish name derived from "Demon," potentially meaning "devil" or "evil spirit." Popularized in medieval Scotland, it's now rare but signifies strength and courage. It gained fame as the title character in Greg Weisman's "Gargoyles" series.
DEMOND
MaleDistinctive African American name derived from Dimond, meaning 'free-born,' originating centuries ago among Ghana's Akan people.
DEMOND
FemaleAfrican American name derived from the West African "Démonde," meaning "my child" or "child of my heart." It was popularized by prominent figures in the mid-20th century U.S. and symbolizes love, family, and cultural identity.
DEMONDE
MaleRare African-origin given name, possibly derived from West African names like Damonde or Denmonde, brought to the Americas via the slave trade. Its meaning remains unclear due to its rarity, but it signifies African identity and resilience amidst oppression.
DEMONDRE
MaleUnique boy's name of French origin, derived from "demi-monde," meaning "half-world." It was coined by French novelist Honoré de Balzac for his unfinished novel "La Demi-Monde.