Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..
DEQUINDRE
MaleThe surname Dequindre is French in origin, meaning 'fifth' in Occitan, potentially given as a nickname or byname.
DEQUINN
MaleAmerican invented name combining "De-" and "-quin(n)", offering a modern sound but no specific meaning or history.
DEQUINTON
MaleUncommon African name derived from 'Dequindor', meaning 'God has answered my prayers'. Originating among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, it signifies divine intervention in conception after years of prayer.
DEQUISHA
FemaleCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin meaning "I am proud" or "She has brought forth joy.
DEQUITA
FemaleAfrican-American given name derived from Queetah, meaning "strongest.
DEQUON
MaleUnique African name derived from the word "Dequan," meaning "born on a Monday." It originates from the Yoruba people of West Africa, where each day was associated with a specific deity, and children were named after the day they were born, with Monday being dedicated to Oya, the goddess of wind and storms. Though not widely known outside African communities, Dequon is a distinctive and meaningful name choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet significant moniker for their child.
DEQUONE
MaleAfrican American name of Yoruba origin, meaning "meeting God.
DEQWAN
MaleUnique African-origin given name created by combining DeSean Jackson's and Dwyane Wade's names.
DER
FemaleGerman-origin masculine given name derived from the Old High German word "der," meaning "the.
DERA
FemaleHebrew female name meaning 'song', often linked with musical talent and found in Jewish tradition as one of Job's seven virtuous daughters.
DERAK
MaleUnique name of African or Arabic descent with no definitive meaning.
DERAL
MaleUnknown origin and meaning.
DERALD
MaleRare, distinctive English name whose origins and meaning remain somewhat mysterious, but it is believed to derive from the Old English word 'þeorl', meaning 'noble' or 'powerful'.
DERALYN
FemaleAmerican given name created in the mid-20th century. It combines "Dera," derived from the Irish surname O'Deirg meaning 'red,' with "-lyn," likely inspired by names like Dylan or Brendanlyn. Thus, Deralyn translates to 'red-haired beauty.' Despite its intriguing origin, it remains relatively obscure and rare.
DERAN
MaleArmenian name with a meaning of peacefulness, originating from ancient Armenia where it was highly valued for its cultural significance.
DERAY
MaleUncommon African-derived name from Yoruba culture, brought to Brazil via the transatlantic slave trade. Its meaning remains unclear, but it's believed to derive from 'der', meaning 'to bring together'.
DERBA
FemaleEthiopian female name derived from the Amharic word "derb," meaning "sea." It signifies a connection to the sea and has historical significance in Ethiopia despite being uncommon today.
DERBY
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'eoforwic', meaning "deer village", originally associated with the city of Derby in England.
DERBY
MaleEnglish unisex name derived from the city of Derby, meaning "deer meadow," and has gained popularity due to its modern sound.
DERCK
MaleDistinct Dutch name with roots in Old Germanic 'Theodoric', meaning 'powerful ruler'.
DEREAN
MaleIrish name meaning 'spear strength', embodying power, resilience, and inner fortitude associated with historic Irish warrior culture.
DEREC
MaleDerec: Rare Greek-derived name signifying 'manly strength'.
DERECK
MaleEnglish name with a unique spelling variation, derived from Old English Deryc meaning "powerful leader".
DEREGINALD
MaleUnique, made-up given name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly created as a blend of Derek and Reginald by its creator for personal reasons.
DEREION
MaleUnique male given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture and language. Its meaning, "the one who chases after the king," suggests ambition and leadership potential.
DEREK
FemaleWelsh name derived from "derw", meaning oak tree, symbolizing strength, courage, and longevity.
DEREK
MaleEnglish name that means "from the people's seat of power," originating from Old Norse words "djore" meaning "people" or "army," and "ric" meaning "power" or "kingdom.
DEREKA
FemaleAfrican origin name derived from the Yoruba people, meaning "born into riches.
DEREKE
MaleWelsh origin, meaning "from the long hill".
DEREKIA
FemaleAfrican-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning 'love' or 'beloved'.
DEREL
MaleRare Irish name derived from the surname O'Derla, originally from County Mayo. Its meaning is believed to be related to the Irish word "deraille," signifying "to scatter" or "to disperse.
DERELL
MaleUnique, made-up given name of American origin created by author John O'Hara for his 1934 novel "Appointment in Samarra".
DERELLE
MaleRare French name derived from "dérailler," meaning "to derail.
DERELYS
FemaleUnique, historic Welsh name derived from 'derw' (oak tree) and 'llws' (gray), meaning "from the gray wood." It was prominent during the Middle Ages and associated with notable figures like Prince Derelys ap Gruffudd.
DEREMY
MaleUnique, unisex given name of unknown origin, gaining popularity recently despite lacking clear historical background or meaning.
DEREN
MaleDerin is a unique Turkish name derived from the word 'deri', meaning 'leather', and signifies strength and durability.
DERENA
FemaleRare yet lovely Latin-derived name meaning 'gifts' or 'presents'.
DERENDA
FemaleUncommon yet meaningful Irish name derived from 'deraoin', meaning 'little oak tree', reflecting its origins in County Kerry's forest landscapes.
DERENE
FemaleDerené is a distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'thunder' or relating to Shango, the god of thunder and lightning.
DEREON
MaleRare male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture and language, signifying 'meet again'.