List of Baby Names for Girls Starting with D

Daphne

(DAF-nee)

Origin of the name Daphne: Derived from the Greek daphne (a laurel or bay tree). The name is borne in Greek mythology by a nymph, the daughter of the river-god Peneus. She escaped from the attentions of Apollo by being transformed into a laurel tree.

Meaning: Laurel tree Origin: Greek

Darina

(dah-REE-nah)

Darina (given name) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Darina is feminine given name. Derived from the Slavic element dar meaning "gift". Short form Dara meaning star in Khmer language.

Meaning: Present Origin: Slavic

Darja

(DAHR-yah)

Origin of the name Daria: Feminine form of Darius, an old Latin name derived from the Greek Dareios, which is of uncertain origin. It is thought to ultimately be derived from Darayavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Owner of goodness Origin: Czech, Greek

Davina

(də-VEEN-ə)

The name Davina is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Davina is: Beloved or friend. Feminine form of David.Feminine form of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew.

Meaning: Adored Origin: Hebrew

Dayna

(DAY-nə)

It's from one of the oldest spoken languages of the world, Latvian spoken in Latvia. It broadly means 'a collection of the best and most beautiful. For example, 'The Daina of music' In contemporary adaptations of the name variations of the spelling of the name is "Dayna" or "Dana".

Meaning: From Denmark Origin: English

Dayo

(DA-yo)

Given Name DAYO. GENDER: Masculine & Feminine. USAGE: Western African, Yoruba.

Meaning: Pleasure is coming Origin: African

Deb

(DEB)

The name Debbie is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Debbie is: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.

Meaning: From a bee swarm Origin: Hebrew

Debbie

(DEB-ee)

The name Debbie is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Debbie is: Bee. Deborah was the Biblical prophetess who summoned Barak to battle against an army of invaders. After the battle she wrote a victory song which is part of the Book of Judges.

Meaning: From a bee swarm Origin: Hebrew

Decima

(DEH-seem-ə)

The name Decima is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Decima is: Tenth. This name was often given to the tenth child in large families.

Meaning: The tenth one Origin: Latin

Deirbhile

(DAYR-vohl)

Meaning & History. Means "daughter of a poet" from Gaelic der "daughter" and file "poet". This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint.

Meaning: Poet's child Origin: Gaelic