Dog Names That Start With D

Somewhat surprisingly, this old-school David nickname is now used for baby girls in the US more than 80% of the time.

Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.

Has a petite, dainty charm.

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."

Highly unlikely philosophical choice.

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.

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.

Tastier than Alicia or Felicia.

The mythical daughter of Eros and Psyche becomes a modern-sounding word name. Danger: could be seen as X-rated.

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.

If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice.

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.

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.

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.

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

The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, would make a surprising middle name choice.

The name of cities in Mexico and Colorado, Durango is a pleasant, fresh option from the atlas.

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.

Old-timey surname that's been very rarely used.