Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..
DENYS
FemaleGreek male given name that means "from the city of Dion.
DENYS
MaleGreek-origin name meaning "from the city of Dion," associated with notable figures like Saint Denis, patron saint of France, and Denys the Carthusian, a Spanish theologian.
DENYSE
FemaleRare, sophisticated French name derived from 'denis,' meaning 'follower of Dionysius,' an early Christian martyr.
DENYSHA
FemaleUnique French-origin female given name originally meaning "ten," traditionally bestowed upon the tenth child in a family. It has evolved to symbolize strength and endurance, as exemplified by Jamaican sprinter Denysha Williams' athletic prowess. Today, Denysha remains an uncommon yet distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful name for their daughter, combining elegance with intrigue due to its numerical significance.
DENYSSE
FemaleRare French feminine given name derived from the Greek male name Denis, meaning 'follower of Dionysius', the god of wine and theater.
DENZAL
MaleHebrew-derived name meaning "judge," popularized by American literature and film, notably appearing in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
DENZALE
MaleRare African given name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and Benin, meaning "calm" or "peaceful.
DENZEL
FemaleAfrican name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and Benin, meaning "calm and peaceful". Popularized by actor Denzel Washington, it offers a unique sound and positive meaning.
DENZEL
MaleAfrican-origin given name derived from Swahili, meaning "calm or peaceful.
DENZELL
MaleRare African-origin name derived from the Yoruba "Denis," meaning "follower of Dionysius," the Greek god associated with wine, fertility, and ecstasy.
DENZELLE
MaleDenzelle, of African American origin, means "God has answered my prayers.
DENZIEL
MaleDistinctive Hebrew male name composed of "den" (judgment) and "zrael" (variant of Israel), signifying "He who struggles with God in judgment".
DENZIL
FemaleEnglish boy's name with Germanic origins, derived from "Denises" or "Dennis," meaning "follower of Dionysius." It was popular during the Middle Ages in England for those believed destined for greatness and has since spread globally. Though rare today, its historical significance makes it distinctive.
DENZIL
MaleEnglish given name derived from Dennis, which in turn comes from Dionysius, meaning "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine and revelry.
DENZLE
MaleRare, African-origin male name derived from the Yoruba "Denjuwon," meaning "the crown will never go down.
DENZYL
MaleRare English male name, possibly derived from the Latin 'Dionysius' meaning 'follower of Bacchus', or from the Anglo-Norman French 'Denis'.
DEO
MaleDistinctive Latin-derived name meaning 'god', uncommon but historically recorded, associated with Pope Deodatus and saints.
DEOBRAH
FemaleRare Hebrew name derived from "davar," meaning "word" or "speech.
DEOLA
FemaleCaptivating unisex name of Yoruba origin, derived from the word "De", meaning "We have encountered". It celebrates joyful events and expresses gratitude after facing challenges.
DEOLINDA
FemaleUnique Portuguese female given name derived from "Deus" and "Linda," translating to "beautiful gift from God.
DEON
FemaleUnisex Greek name derived from Dionysius, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'following Zeus'.
DEON
MaleGreek boy's name meaning "Dionysian", referencing the joyous god of wine and celebration in ancient mythology.
DEONA
FemaleCaptivating Irish name derived from 'Deirdre', meaning 'the sorrowful one', popularized by Celtic mythology's tragic love story of Naoise and Deirdre.
DEONATE
MaleDeonate, of Greek origin, means 'gift of the gods'.
DEONCA
FemaleAfrican Igbo name meaning "God has done well".
DEONDA
FemaleUnique female name of African American origin, derived from the Ndebele name 'Ndebele', meaning 'mother' in the language spoken by southern Africa's Ndebele ethnic group.
DEONDRA
FemaleDistinctive African American name derived from Diondre (meaning "following") and Andrea (meaning "strong and manly"), signifying someone who follows a powerful path.
DEONDRA
MaleAfrican American name derived from the combination of "Deon" and "Andrea," without a specific meaning but sometimes associated with the Greek word "andros" meaning "manly.
DEONDRAE
MaleUnique African-American name derived from the Greek 'Deontay', meaning 'of duty' or 'of obligation'.
DEONDRAY
MaleUnique African American name created by blending "Deon" (Greek for 'fierce') and "Dray," a Scottish surname variant, embodying strength from both cultures.
DEONDRE
MaleUnique male name of African-American origin, derived from the combination of Domonick (meaning 'belonging to the Lord') and Jermaine ('merciful').
DEONDRE
FemaleDistinctive American name coined from "DeAndre" and "Jonte", possibly meaning "gift of God, who is a man".
DEONDREA
MaleAfrican American name derived from "Deon" (dignified) and "Drea" (short for Andrea, strong), signifying both dignity and strength.
DEONDREA
FemaleAfrican-American name of recent origin, crafted from components of popular names like Demetrius and Andrea, though it does not translate to any specific meaning.
DEONDREY
MaleAfrican American name created in the early 20th century by blending Deon and Andrew, potentially signifying 'strong' or 'proud chief'.
DEONDRIA
FemaleAfrican American name meaning 'light' or 'illumination', derived from the African name Diondra.
DEONDRIC
MaleUncommon yet distinctive African American given name, composed of "Deon" meaning 'little John' in Greek, and "-dric" signifying skill or expertise.
DEONDRICK
MaleDistinctive male given name of African American origin, derived from a blend of two names with African roots: Deontay ("fearless" or "strong-hearted") and Derrick ("powerful ruler").
DEONE
MaleRare American female given name created by L. Frank Baum for his novel "The Dotting Game." Despite its uncertain origin, Deone has gained popularity over time with no specific meaning associated with it. It is typically pronounced /diːˈoʊn/.
DEONE
FemaleRare yet captivating female name of Greek origin, meaning 'duty' or 'what is right'. Coined by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for his poem Evangeline, Deone offers an exotic sound and meaningful derivation.