Names Ending in D for Boys

An entirely Jewish form of David, with the handsome nickname Dov.

Extremely common in Wales and England, Dafydd would likely leave some non-Welsh speakers confused at first. But we love the soft, lispy quality this variation offers.

An archaic French form of the name Ingram, itself a rare, attractive last name option.

This country name has come into steady use for girls in recent decades, and it's occasionally given to boys too. With interest in other -land names like Leland and Roland, we can see this patriotic heritage choice becoming more gender-balanced.

The name of a semi-legendary 5th century Frankish king. Handel's opera Faramondo is based on his life. Spelling variations include Faramond and Faramund.

Older variant of Ethelred

See REED.

A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.

Neyland has been used as a first name for a handful of boys each year since 2002. It's most popular in Tennessee, where it's associated with The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The stadium was named after Robert Neyland, head football coach and athletic director at the university from the '20s to the '50s.

In the early 20th century, an average of 40 baby boys were named Florimond each year. Today, however the name has fallen out of use. We think Florimond is ready for a revival along with a cohort of other Flor names.

An uncommon variant of the classic name David that was brought to the fore by actor and rapper Daveed Diggs, one of the original stars of "Hamilton" on Broadway. He has said that his parents chose that spelling because his dad "liked the look of it."

Combine the charm of Beau with the strength of Ford and you’ll get Beauford, an attractive French surname waiting to be discovered. The most notable bearer is Beauford Delaney, a modernist painter who participated in the Harlem Renaissance.

The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.