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2,649Deloris is a variant of Dolores, a name that ultimately derives from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (“Our Lady of Sorrows”). As such, Deloris inherits a meaning of “sorrows,” but also...
Delphia is a feminine given name possibly derived from the Greek city of Delphi, the site of the famous oracle of Apollo. The city's name itself may be related to the Greek word δελφύς (delphys) meaning "womb", possibly...
Delta is a feminine given name of English usage, derived from the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ). The name also evokes the geographical term for an island formed at the mouth of a river, called a delta due to it...
Demelza is a Cornish place name that has been adopted as a feminine given name, primarily in English-speaking countries. The name derives from the Cornish "Dinmelsa," meaning "fort of Melsa" (or "fort of Maeldaf"), refer...
Demetria is a feminine given name, the female form of Demetrius. It originates from Ancient Greek Δημητρία (Demetria), literally meaning "follower of Demeter" — the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Etymology a...
Demi is a feminine given name used in English and Greek. In English, it is predominantly a short form of Demetria, the feminine form of Demetrius, which derives from the Greek Demetrios meaning "follower of Demeter" (Dem...
Dena is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It may be a short form of names ending with dena or a variant of Deanna, which itself evolved from Diana or was created as a feminine form of Dean. As a standalone name,...
Denice is a variant of Denise, the French feminine form of the name Denis. The name Denis ultimately derives from the ancient Greek name Dionysius, which means "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine, fertility, an...
Denise is a feminine given name widely used in Dutch, English, and French contexts. It originated as the French feminine form of Denis, which in turn derives from the masculine name Dionysius – the name of the ancient Gr...
Deonne is a feminine given name of English origin, serving as a variant of Dionne. Dionne itself is the feminine form of Dion, which derives from the Greek element Dios meaning "of Zeus." Zeus, the king of the Greek gods...
Desirae is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Desiree, which itself is the English form of the French Désirée. The name ultimately traces back to the Late Roman name De...
Desiree is an English form of the French name Désirée, which was popularized in the English-speaking world by the 1954 film Désirée, a historical romance about Désirée Clary. The name derives from the Latin word desidera...
Destinee is a feminine given name of English origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Destiny. Like the root name Destiny, Destinee ultimately derives from the English word meaning "destiny" or "fate," which in turn...
Destiney is a modern variant of Destiny. The root name Destiny is derived from the English word meaning "destiny, fate", ultimately from Latin destino "to determine", a derivative of sto "to stand".Destiney and its varia...
Destini is a variant of the English word name Destiny, ultimately derived from the Latin verb destino meaning "to determine," from sto "to stand." The name evokes the concept of fate or a predetermined course of events....
Destiny is a feminine given name meaning simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately derived from Latin destino "to determine", a derivative of sto "to stand". It has been used as a given name in the English...
Detta is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It originated as a short form, or nickname, for longer names ending in detta, such as Carlotta, Henrietta, or Rosetta. The repetition of the 'd...
Devyn is a unisex given name of English origin, chiefly a variant of Devin. The name Devin itself derives from either an Irish or English surname: the Irish surname Devin 1 (anglicized from the Gaelic Ó Damháin, meaning...
Deziree is a modern English variant of Désirée, ultimately deriving from the Latin name Desideratus, meaning "desired." The name reflects the French word désirée ("desired, wished"), which itself comes from the verb dési...
Di is a short form of the feminine given name Diana (and its French counterpart Diane). As a diminutive, Di often appears as a nickname, conveying familiarity and affection, rather than a standalone legal name. Despite i...
Diamond is a feminine given name taken directly from the English word diamond, the clear, colourless precious stone that serves as the traditional birthstone of April. The word itself traces back through Late Latin diama...
Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...
Diane is the French form of Diana, also regularly used in the English-speaking world. The name has been particularly popular in France and has seen steady use in other countries, especially the United Kingdom and the Uni...
Diann is a variant of Diane, the French form of Diana (from Latin dīvus/dīva, meaning "divine" or "goddess"). The root name Diana itself ultimately derives from the Indo-European root *dyew-, which is also the source of...
Dianna is a feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Diana. While the traditional form has deep historical roots, the doubled-n spelling Dianna became an alternative anglicization that gained modest u...
Dianne is a female given name of English origin, traditionally used in the English-speaking world. It is a variant of Diane, which itself is the French form of Diana. The ultimate root is Diana, a name derived from Latin...
Diantha is a feminine given name derived from dianthus, the botanical name for a genus of flowering plants that includes carnations and pinks. The word dianthus originates from the Greek dios (divine) and anthos (flower)...
Dina is a feminine name with multiple origins. As a short form, it derives from names ending in -dina, such as Bernardina Ondina. In Dutch, English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, Dina functions as a diminutive or ind...
Dinah is a feminine given name meaning "judged" in Hebrew, derived from the verb din meaning "to judge." According to the Old Testament (specifically Genesis 30:21 and 34), Dinah was the seventh child and only named daug...
Dione is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is the feminine form of Dion, which itself derives from the Greek divine name Zeus, via the element Dios meaning "of Zeus." Thus, Dione shares the sky...
Dionne is a modern feminine given name and also a French Canadian surname. As a given name, it is the feminine form of Dion, which is itself derived from Greek Dios, meaning "of Zeus." The name's connection to the king o...
Dior is a modern feminine given name derived from a French surname of uncertain origin, possibly from doré meaning "golden". As a given name, it has been inspired by the prestigious French luxury fashion house Dior, foun...
Dixie is a feminine name derived from the nickname for the southern United States, particularly the states that formed the Confederate States of America. The term 'Dixie' was popularized in 1859 by Daniel D. Emmett in hi...
Docia is a relatively rare female given name in the English-speaking world, most likely a diminutive of Theodosia. Its usage appears to be very uncommon, lacking major bearers or wide historical recognition, and it likel...
Etymology Dodie is an English diminutive of Dorothy, a name that traces its roots back to the Greek Dorothea, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek δῶρον "gift" and θεός "god"). The same elements in reverse order form Theodo...
EtymologyDollie is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Dolly, which itself is a diminutive of Dorothy. Dorothy is the English form of Dorothea, from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), composed of the...
Dolly is a feminine diminutive of Dorothy, and occasionally of Dolores, used in English-speaking countries. The name emerged in the 16th century alongside the word doll, which actually derives from Dolly and Doll, origin...
Dolores is a Spanish feminine name meaning "sorrows," derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows). The name reflects the deep devotion to the Virgin Mary in Roman Cathol...
Dominica is a feminine given name derived directly from Dominic, the masculine form, which itself comes from the Late Latin Dominicus meaning "of the Lord." The name emerged in English and Medieval Latin usage as the fem...
Dona is a variant of the name Donna, which itself derives from the Italian word meaning "lady." While Donna became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, Dona emerged as an alternative spelling, s...
Donelle is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is a feminine form of Don, which itself is a short form of Donald. The name Donald originates from the Scottish Gaelic name Dòmhnall, meaning "ruler...
Donna is a feminine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word donna meaning "lady" or "woman." In classical Italian, it carried the connotation of "lady of the home" or "mistress," and was used as a tit...
Dora is a female given name of Greek origin, commonly used as a short form of such names as Dorothy, Theodora, or Isidora. It is used across many European languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Dutch, English, German,...
Dorcas is the Greek translation of the Aramaic name Tabitha, meaning "gazelle". The name appears in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36), where Dorcas (or Tabitha) is a disciple known for her charitable works and her resurr...
Dorean is a feminine given name that is a variant of Doreen. Like Doreen, Dorean belongs to a cluster of names derived from Dorothy through its short form Dora. The name Dorean first appeared in English-speaking countrie...
Doreen is a feminine given name that originated in English-speaking countries. It is a combination of Dora and the suffix -een, which is related to the Irish diminutive suffix -ín, often indicating smallness or endearmen...
Doretta is a Diminutive of Dora. It is used in both English and Italian, giving it a soft, melodious quality. As a double diminutive — deriving from Dora, which itself is a short form of Dorothy or Theodora — Doretta car...
Doria is a feminine given name of modern English coinage. It is possibly a feminine form of Dorian or an elaboration of Dora. As a name used in English-speaking countries, Doria has only marginal recognition and appears...
Dorinda is a feminine given name that originated as a literary invention by the English Restoration-era playwrights John Dryden and William D'Avenant. They coined the name for their 1667 play The Enchanted Island, a loos...
Dorine is the English variant of Doreen, a name that first appeared in the 19th century. Doreen itself is a combination of Dora and the suffix -een. Dora, in turn, is a short form of Dorothy, Theodora, or Isidora. Doroth...
Doris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were one of the major ancient Greek tribes, known for settling the Peloponnese around the 12th century BC duri...
Dorothea is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift" and θεός (theos) meaning "god." The name represents the feminine form of the Greek na...
Dorothy is the usual English vernacular form of Dorothea, derived from the Greek name Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), meaning "gift of god" — from δῶρον (doron, "gift") and θεός (theos, "god"). The name has been in use in English si...
Dorris is a variant of the name Doris, which itself derives from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning “Dorian woman.” The Dorians were a Greek tribe that occupied the Peloponnese beginning in the 12th century BCE. In Gr...
Dortha is a variant form of Dorothy, the usual English form of Dorothea. It was coined in the 19th century as an uncommon coined form, likely influenced by Dutch names for girls or a misspelling of Dorathea. Dortha appea...
Etymology and Linguistic OriginDorthy is a variant spelling of the well-established English name Dorothy. Both names ultimately trace back through Dorothea to the Greek feminine name Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), meaning "gift of...
Dory is a diminutive of Dorothy or Doris. It originated as a nickname used in English-speaking countries, often as a short form of the female names Dorothy and Doris. Over time, this casual nickname has also been used as...
Dot is a feminine given name, most commonly used as a short form (hypocorism) of Dorothy. Dorothy itself is the English form of Dorothea, which originated from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), meaning "gift of god" –...
Dottie is a feminine given name or nickname, most commonly used as a diminutive of Dorothy. Along with other pet forms like Dolly, Dodie, and Dee, Dottie emerged as an affectionate short form in English-speaking countrie...
Dotty is a feminine given name and diminutive of Dorothy, typically used as a nickname or a standalone name in English-speaking countries. Etymology The name traces its roots to Dorothea, a Greek name meaning “gift of go...