Female and male names most popular from last year starting with the letter "D" - page 172.
Dorain
Distinctive French name derived from "doré," meaning "golden.
Doraine
Unique Latin-derived female name meaning "gift," with historical ties to ancient Roman figures like Dorothea and Saint Dorothy of Montau. It emerged as a variant spelling of Dora or Dorothea during the mid-20th century but remains relatively rare, adding to its appeal for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter.
Doral
Hebrew origin, meaning "generous", derived from the word "dor" which means generation or period of time. It was popularized by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes in his novel Don Quixote.
Doral
Uncommon, unisex given name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted etymology or meaning.
Doralee
Uncommon, distinctive American given name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Dorothy, meaning "gift of God." It gained recognition through Dolly Parton's character Doralee Rhodes in the 1980 film "9 to 5," despite lacking historical figures or established significance.
Doralene
Unique, enchanting given name of unknown origin with no specific historical or cultural background. Its meaning is unclear, but its distinctive spelling and pronunciation make it captivating despite its mysterious origins.
Doraline
Rare, French-origin female name derived from "doré," meaning 'golden.' It's also linked to Doralice, translating to 'little golden gift' or 'little noble one.'
Doraliz
Hispanic name meaning 'golden'.
Doraly
Unique Spanish-origin feminine name derived from 'dorado', meaning 'golden'.
Doralyn
Distinctive feminine name created by author John Horne Burns in his novel 'The Gallery'. While its meaning is open to interpretation, it's often associated with boundaries or horizons due to possible Latin roots.
Doralynn
Unique and beautiful Greek name derived from "doron", meaning gift, with the feminine suffix "-lynn".
Doramae
Unique Japanese given name composed of 'dora', meaning 'gong' or 'drum', and 'mae', meaning 'front' or 'before', translating to 'in front of the drum'.
Doran
Irish name meaning 'descendant of the impetuous', derived from the Gaelic word 'dóróigh'.
Dorance
Rare French given name with possible origins in the occupational surname Dorans or the Durance River, conveying uniqueness and historical intrigue.
Doranda
Distinctive Latin-derived name that means 'gifted', suggesting talent and creativity.
Dorane
Hebrew-origin female name meaning 'generational'.
Dorann
Rare and appealing female name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname 'O'Doran', meaning 'little brown-haired one'.
Doranna
Spanish name derived from "dorado," meaning "golden," symbolizing rarity and preciousness.
Doranne
Doranne, of French origin, means "gilded" or "golden," conveying elegance and sophistication.
Doras
Unique Greek name derived from "doron," meaning "gift," symbolizing the joy children bring.
Doratha
Greek-origin name that means 'gift', referring either to receiving as a precious gift or being considered a gift from God.
Dorathea
Rare female name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God," composed of "doron" (gift) and "theos" (god).
Dorathy
Nigerian Igbo name meaning "wealth or prosperity".
Doray
Hebrew name meaning "gift" or "present," derived from "davar," signifying something precious.
Dorca
Rare but meaningful female name with Latin roots, translating to 'spear' or 'javelin', symbolizing strength, potentially connected to Roman goddess Diana for protection and purity.
Dorce
Rare Latin-derived female name, possibly meaning 'golden-haired' or 'northerner', associated with early Christians and Saint Dorotheus.
Dorcia
Unique Latin name for girls, derived from "dorcus," meaning "gift of God.
Dorcie
Rare Latin-derived female name meaning 'back' in English.
Dorcie
Distinctive Latin-derived female name meaning "back" or "back of light," with variations including Dorthea, and a historic Roman and French nobility connection.
Dorcus
The name Dorcus originates from Latin, meaning "gift" or "present", and was commonly used in ancient Rome to express gratitude for receiving a gift. It's also associated with the Greek god of gifts, Dorcas. In history, notable figures such as Saint Dorcus, a wealthy widow who helped the poor, and Marcus Tullius Tiro (Dorcus), Cicero's friend and secretary, bear this name. Despite its lesser usage today, Dorcus remains an interesting choice for a child's name with a unique sound and rich history of generosity and compassion.
Dorcus
Rare Latin-origin given name meaning "spear," historically associated with strength, power, and courage.
Dorcy
Rare French unisex name derived from "dor", meaning "gift". It signifies "God's gift" and has historical significance in France dating back centuries.
Dore
French origin, meaning "golden-haired," derived from the Norman Middle Ages given name Dora.
Dore
Rare given name with uncertain origins and meaning, potentially related to Dora but not definitively so. Its usage remains uncommon today.
Dorea
Greek-derived female name meaning 'gift from God', reflecting the ancient belief that children are divine gifts.
Dorean
Rare, unique name of uncertain origin, with possible Greek ('gift') or Hebrew ('bee') roots.
Dorean
Greek origin, means "gift".
Doreatha
Greek-derived name meaning "gift of God".
Doreathea
Unique Greek-derived feminine name meaning 'gift of the goddess'.
Doreather
Irish name derived from Daire ("fruitful") and Eithne ("gentle"), meaning a generous and gentle soul.