Boy Dog Names That Start With D

As wooden as its second syllable.

You know what — Lucifer would actually be the better choice here.

Best known these days as the name of an American department store chain, Dillard was once a baby name that ranked on the US Top 1000, at least until the middle of the last century.

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name or an update on Roger.

Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.

It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.

Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.

Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community.

Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France, famed for its wine and yes, its mustard. As a first name, it's been brought to wider attention by a few prominent musicians and could grow in use.

This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.

Doctor is an honorific used as a name, somewhat like names such as Bishop, King, and Princess. Banned in New Zealand, Doctor can lead to the kind of confusion you may feel would be only positive for your child -- a bona fide Doctor before he even gets to kindergarten. At its zenith in 1884, Doctor was used for 12 boys, but last year it didn't even clear the five-baby minimum to make it onto the Social Security extended list.

A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.

This could be a possible replacement for the overused Tyson, though it has something of a commercial feel related to the brand of vacuum cleaners.

Associated all through the swing years with bandleader brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.

This name of a character in Faulkner's As I Lay Dying is short, sweet and Southern-sounding.

A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.

Ancient Norse variation of Dag.