Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..
DARCIE
FemaleWelsh girl's name derived from "Darci", meaning "from the east marshes".
DARCO
MaleUncommon Italian name derived from "darkus," meaning "from Dark" or "belonging to the darkness." Originally used as a nickname for someone with dark features, it has evolved into a unique given name used for boys and girls alike.
DARCUS
MaleLatin-derived name meaning "dark" or "from the dark," originating from the Latin word "dus.
DARCUS
FemaleRare Latin-derived name originally given to those with dark hair or complexion, and associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
DARCY
FemaleIrish name meaning "from the dark hill," popularized by characters in Pride and Prejudice and other literary works.
DARCY
MaleEnglish name originally derived from the Old English word "deor," meaning "dear" or "beloved." It has evolved from being a surname to a popular given name for both boys and girls in recent years.
DARDAN
MaleAlbanian male given name derived from 'Dardanos,' meaning 'from the oak tree,' signifying strength and resilience.
DARDANELLA
FemaleUncommon yet captivating Italian female given name derived from 'dardo', meaning 'dart' or 'arrow'. It embodies swiftness, precision, agility, determination, and grace.
DARDEN
MaleUncommon English name derived from the Old English word 'torr', meaning 'thorn', also associated with the Norman surname D'Arcy.
DARDENELLA
FemaleUnique and exotic name of unknown origin, with no predefined meaning or history attached to it.
DARDI
FemaleRare Italian name derived from 'dardo', meaning 'dart' or 'arrow'.
DARE
FemaleUncommon Irish name meaning "spear" or "strong," derived from the ancient Irish surname Ó Deaghaidh, historically associated with bravery and nobility.
DARE
MaleEnglish origin, meaning 'to take risks', reflecting its bold sound.
DAREA
FemaleArabic female name derived from "dara'ah," meaning 'to march' or 'to walk,' symbolizing progress and journey.
DAREAN
FemaleUnique baby boy name of unknown origin, with no clear meaning or cultural significance, though it may be a variant of Scottish Gaelic Darin meaning "strong." Despite its mysterious past, Darean has gained some popularity in recent years, with around ten babies named annually since 2014.
DAREAN
MaleRare but significant Hebrew given name, meaning "to seek" or "to ask for," derived from the Old Testament's Book of Genesis.
DARECK
MaleUncommon yet captivating name of uncertain origin, possibly Irish, Scottish, Germanic, or Welsh, and its meaning varies depending on its derivation.
DAREECE
MaleCaptivating name of West African origin, derived from the Yoruba 'Dara,' meaning 'the crown of my head.'
DAREEN
FemaleArabic name derived from "dara'iya," meaning "owner or possessor of paradise.
DAREEN
MaleArabic-origin name derived from 'dar', meaning 'house'. It signifies 'small house' or 'abode', and is associated with Islamic culture through Prophet Muhammad's family.
DAREESE
FemaleDistinctive name derived from the Latin 'Dares', meaning 'to give' or 'to grant'.
DAREIAN
MaleRare, gender-neutral name of Persian origin, derived from Darayavahush, meaning "having good thoughts" or "possessing good thoughts". It is associated with strength, leadership, and wisdom, notably through its historical bearer Darius I, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
DAREIN
FemaleRare, Irish-derived surname, translating to "descendant of Redman," potentially signifying red hair or association with reddish hues. Its origins imply a family with strong identity and history, yet its meaning remains unclear due to lack of extensive historical records.
DAREIN
MaleUnique name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Gaelic meaning 'oak', symbolizing strength and endurance. Its rarity makes it distinctive, with each bearer able to create their own interpretation and history.
DAREION
MaleCaptivating African-derived name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the one who makes wealth flourish.
DAREK
MalePolish male name derived from 'darek', meaning 'gift'.
DAREKA
FemaleUncommon African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "equal or balanced," popularized by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti but rooted in ancient Yoruba culture emphasizing balance and harmony.
DAREL
FemaleRecent American name created from Darell or Daryl, meaning "from the marsh," popular due to its distinctiveness and lack of traditional associations.
DAREL
MaleDarel, of Hebrew origin, means "path" or "way", symbolizing guidance and journey, with historical and spiritual significance.
DARELD
MaleEnigmatic given name of uncertain origin and meaning, chosen by some for its uniqueness.
DARELENE
FemaleUncommon yet captivating African-origin name possibly derived from the Swahili word "dara," meaning 'love'.
DARELI
FemaleRare Persian name derived from "daramad," meaning income or earnings, signifying wealth and prosperity.
DARELIN
FemaleRare but powerful Czech feminine name variant derived from Darek or Darina, conveying strength.
DARELIS
FemaleUnique Spanish name derived from Hebrew 'Dariel', meaning 'God is my light'.
DARELL
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'dæl', meaning 'spear', connoting strength and courage.
DARELL
MaleUncommon English name derived from Old English 'dæl', meaning 'valley'. It's associated with historical figures like Sir William Darell, a knight during King Henry VIII's reign.
DARELLE
FemaleAfrican American female name derived from Darryl, meaning 'daring' or 'bold', popularized in recent years as a feminine counterpart with origins tracing back to the early 20th century.
DARELLE
MaleAmerican name of unique origin, combining the English word 'dare' meaning courage with the French feminine suffix '-elle'.
DARELY
FemaleThe origin and meaning of the name Darely are unclear.
DARELYN
FemaleUnique girl's name of uncertain origin, with possible ties to Gaelic or English roots. It may mean 'little darley' or 'gift of the fair-haired ones'.