Dog Names That Start With D

The invented Daleyza was the fastest-rising girls' name in the US in 2013, thanks to the adorable young daughter of Larry Hernandez, star of Larrymania. If you've been out of the world of baby names for a while, you may be surprised to learn that Daleyza is now one of the most popular girl names starting with D.

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.

Dacey is a delicate and lacy Irish name with real possibilities.

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.

Believe it or not, this was a fairly common appellation in early New England, interpreted not in the sexual sense, but more in terms of desiring salvation. In modern times, the French name Desiree, pronounced dehz-ih-ray, would be more acceptable.

Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.

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

Pretty in a polka-dancing way.

Dolce is the Italian word for "sweet," derived from the Latin word dulcis of the same meaning. It's a rare feminine first name in Italy, more often seen as a surname, as in that of Domenico Dolce, co-founder of fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. The luxury fashion brand has inspired a number of baby girls to be given the name since D&G's launch in 1985.

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.

A sweet French word name possibility, but with unsavory teasing potential.

A sweet and simple nature name that could also be short for the surname name Odell, the vintage name Della, or the obscure saint's name Endellion.

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

The name Drasna was created for a Pokémon character. Her name was derived from the Latin botanical name dracaena, which in turn is from drakōn, the Greek word for "dragon." Fittingly, Drasna used Dragon-type Pokémon in battle.

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.

A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.