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Browse elegant, meaningful baby girl names starting with D — featuring origins, middle name combinations, and expert style guidance.

Girl Names Starting With D (47 Ideas)

Dabney

Meaning: From Aubigny

French

Dahlia

Meaning: Dahl's flower; valley flower

Scandinavian

Daisy

Meaning: Day's eye flower

Old English

Dakota

Meaning: Friendly, ally

Native American

Dale

Meaning: Valley

Old English

Dalia

Meaning: Gentle; branch

Hebrew/Arabic

Damaris

Meaning: Calf; gentle

Greek

Dana

Meaning: God is my judge; wise

Hebrew/Persian

Danica

Meaning: Morning star

Slavic

Daniela

Meaning: God is my judge

Hebrew/Spanish

Daniella

Meaning: God is my judge

Hebrew/Italian

Danielle

Meaning: God is my judge

French/Hebrew

Danna

Meaning: God is my judge

Hebrew

Daphne

Meaning: Laurel tree; bay tree

Greek

Dara

Meaning: Pearl of wisdom; oak tree

Hebrew/Gaelic

Darby

Meaning: Deer park

Old Norse

Darcy

Meaning: Dark one

French/Gaelic

Daria

Meaning: Possessor of goodness; sea

Persian/Greek

Darlene

Meaning: Little darling

English

Davina

Meaning: Beloved

Scottish/Hebrew

Dawn

Meaning: Daybreak, new beginning

Old English

Dayana

Meaning: Divine; luminous

Latin/Spanish

Deanna

Meaning: Divine; valley

Latin/English

Debra

Meaning: Bee

Hebrew

Deborah

Meaning: Bee

Hebrew

Deirdre

Meaning: Sorrowful; wanderer

Irish

Delia

Meaning: Born on the island of Delos

Greek

Delilah

Meaning: Delicate; languishing

Hebrew

Della

Meaning: Noble

Germanic

Delores

Meaning: Sorrows

Spanish

Demi

Meaning: Half; small

French/Greek

Denise

Meaning: Devoted to Dionysus

French/Greek

Desiree

Meaning: Desired; wished for

French

Destiny

Meaning: Fate, fortune

Latin

Diana

Meaning: Divine, heavenly goddess

Latin

Diane

Meaning: Divine

French/Latin

Dina

Meaning: Judged

Hebrew

Dinah

Meaning: Judged, vindicated

Hebrew

Dixie

Meaning: Tenth; Southern US

French/Latin

Dolly

Meaning: Gift of God

Greek/English

Dominique

Meaning: Belonging to the Lord

French/Latin

Donna

Meaning: Lady

Italian

Dora

Meaning: Gift

Greek

Doreen

Meaning: Gift of God

Irish/Greek

Doris

Meaning: Gift of the ocean

Greek

Dorothy

Meaning: Gift of God

Greek

Dulce

Meaning: Sweet, gentle

Spanish/Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are popular baby girl names that start with D?

Top popular girl names starting with D include Dabney, Dahlia, Daisy, Dakota, Dale. These names have strong parent appeal for their sound, meaning, and lasting appeal.

What are unique girl names starting with D?

For a distinctive D name, consider Dabney, Dahlia, Damaris, Danica, Darby. These names stand out on class lists while remaining elegant and wearable.

Where do most girl names starting with D come from?

French, Scandinavian, Old English, Native American, Hebrew This variety of origins gives parents a wide range — from ancient classical names to softer modern international choices.

Do girl names that start with D shorten easily to nicknames?

High across classic and modern options If nickname-readiness matters to you, test how the short form pairs with your last name before committing to the full formal name.

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