Baby Girl Names That Begin with D

Unusual, Popular, and Classic Female Name Choices

Jan 16, 2008

Destiny? Devorah? Daisy? Here are some popular and unusual names for baby girls that begin with the letter D.

The letter "D" is a strong and distinctive start to a baby girl's name. It's also fairly uncommon. According to the U.S. Social Security Baby Name Index, only one name beginning with D was actually in the Top 100 names in 2006-- Destiny, at #37. So if you're looking for a name that's a bit more unique and unusual, a name beginning with D might be a good choice. Here are some popular, classic, and uncommon names that start with D,

Popular & Trendy Baby Girl Names That Begin With D

Destiny. America's most trendy "D" name has been in the top 100 since the mid-1990s. Alternate spellings include Destinee or Destini.
Dakota. Ranking at #172 in 2006, Dakota is trendy because it represents the Western place name trend (like Cheyenne, Cody, Montana, and so forth). It's also an androgynous name that works for a boy as well. Child actress Dakota Fanning is probably the most famous owner of this name. Dakota is a Native American word that means "ally."
Delaney. Delaney's another last-name-turned-first-name that climbed from near obscurity to #193 on the naming charts in 2006.
Danielle. This feminine form of Daniel (meaning "God is my judge") was all the rage in the 1970s. It's hanging in there at #116 in 2006, and Daniela is popular as well at #132. The related name Dana also was hot in the 1970s, but now has fallen from favor.
Diana. Perhaps in part due to the princess, this Baby Boomer name has remained fairly popular at #120. Diana is a Greek mythological name that means "goddess." In Spanish, the name is pronounced Dee-ANN-ah. Diane, the popular Baby Boomer variant, has all but disappeared..

Classic Baby Girl Names That Begin With D

Dorothy, Dorothea, Dora, & Doris. In the early twentieth century, Dorothy was the "it" name, and Doris was also very popular. Now these names are commonly associated with grandmothers and haven't made a comeback-- yet. As old-fashioned names climb the chart, don't be surprised if you start seeing more little Dorothys on the playgrounds. The Greek prefix Dor- means "gift," and Dorothy/Dorothea means "gift of God."
Donna. This solid Baby Boomer name has plunged to the bottom of the chart. Perhaps today's baby namers don't want to name their child after 90210's emaciated Donna Martin. Or maybe the name evokes images of the plastic 1950s housewife, circa Donna Reed. Donna is derived from a Latin name meaning "lady of the house."
Deborah. Also an extremely popular Baby Boomer name, Deborah has plunged down low on the charts. If you're looking for a less popular alternative to Biblical names such as Sarah and Rachel, consider dusting off Deborah. The Hebrew origin of Deborah is Devorah (also a pretty choice), which means "bee."

Unusual Baby Girl Names That Start With D

Desiree. Is the French name too sexy for a little girl? Maybe, but it actually comes from a Latin name that mans "wanted child."
Dominique. From a Latin expression meaning "Lord," Dominique was somewhat popular in the 1970s and 1980s but has since become uncommon. However, as the male name Dominic becomes more trendy, Dominique may follow.
Dara. Pronounced either DARE-a or DAHR-a, this unusual Hebrew name means "pearl of wisdom." It can also be spelled Darrah.
Daria. This pretty Greek name has an unfortunate meaning-- "one who holds onto possessions." It's also associated with MTV's Daria, which can be seen as either a good or bad thing.
Daisy. This flower name is actually more popular than you might think, despite it's association with Daisy Duke and the fact that it sounds like "dizzy." Daisy was ranked #149 on the U.S. popularity list in 2006.
Dahlia. If you want a less popular flower name than Daisy, try this Scandinavian name, which barely graced the Top 1000 list in 2006.
Davina & Davida. Despite the enduring popularity of David, the female forms of this name have never taken off. Consider Davina or Davida if you'd like an unusual Hebrew name with a great meaning-- "beloved."
Dulce. This ethereal Spanish name, which means "sweet," is slowly climbing the popularity charts.
Denae. Denise is a little dusty, but this pretty feminine version of Dennis is a fresh twist.