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Variously spelled Covy and Covey, this is a surname derived from the first name Cobthach. Like cousins Coby and Cody, it has an energetic nickname feel.

Curtis is an attractive if somewhat dated surname name that has been borne by several significant musicians and athletes--think Curtis Mayfield, Curtis James Jackson III--aka 50 Cent, and also director Curtis Hanson.

Cyrus is one of those surprising names that have always ranked among the Top 1000 boy names in the US. On an upward trend since the mid-90s, Cyrus now sits in that comfortable place between too popular and too unusual.

Dagger is one of the new badass baby names, a sharp and scary choice that some parents may feel arm their child for battle in a cruel modern world.

A cross-cultural name that can be a nickname for David, as is common in Wales, pronounced "dye".

Daisye is a feminine name that represents an elaborated spelling of Daisy, which comes from the Old English 'dæges eage,' meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the flower that opens during daylight. This variant spelling with the final 'e' gives a vintage, slightly more ornate quality to the classic floral name. Daisy itself has been used as a given name since the 19th century, symbolizing innocence, purity, and cheerfulness. The Daisye variation maintains these sweet associations while offering a more distinctive presentation. Despite its rarity compared to the standard spelling, Daisye preserves the name's connection to nature and its bright, uplifting qualities. This spelling might appeal to parents seeking a subtly unique twist on a familiar, beloved name while maintaining its essential charming character.

An early and still one of the most popular unisex names, also a place name and name of a Native American people in the northern Mississippi valley, which makes it a controversial baby name choice. While the popularity of Dakota is trending downward for both genders, it's one of those rare genuinely gender-neutral names that is used for nearly equal numbers of boys and girls.

Dane is a more masculine Dana alternative, with added style edge. Dane has been on the US Top 1000 for more than seventy years, having entered the list in 1945.

Delicate ballerina name with grace, charm, and heft courtesy of Jane Austen's Mr.

An early Christian martyr, a bespectacled MTV cartoon heroine, and Canadian supermodel Daria Werbowy: Daria is a name that manages to feel contemporary and usable without being exactly stylish. Which may be a positive, in terms of Daria not being in danger of overpopularity.

Dayah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew 'Daya' meaning 'bird of prey' or could be a variant of Daya, which means 'compassion' in Sanskrit. In Indonesian, particularly in Aceh, 'dayah' refers to a traditional Islamic boarding school, giving the name educational and spiritual associations in that culture. The name has a bright, open sound with its two syllables ending in an airy 'ah' sound. Relatively uncommon in Western countries, Dayah offers a short, distinctive option that's easy to pronounce across languages while potentially carrying rich cultural meanings depending on the intended origin.