List of Baby Names for Girls Starting with D

Dagmar

(DAHK-mahr)

Dagmar is a feminine Scandinavian given name, also used in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland (Dagmara), The Netherlands, Estonia and Germany, derived from the Old Norse name (Dagmær), dagr meaning "day", and mær meaning "daughter," "mother" and "maiden."

Meaning: Maid of the day Origin: Old Norse

Dagny

(DAG-nee)

Dagny is a Scandinavian feminine given name of Norwegian origin. Alternate forms include Dagna, Dagne and the Latvian form Dagnija. It is derived from the combination of the Old Norse words "dagr" - "day" and "ný" "new."

Meaning: New day started Origin: Old Norse

Dakini

(dah-KEE-ni)

The name Dakini is an Indian baby name. In Indian the meaning of the name Dakini is: Demon.

Meaning: Walking in the sky Origin: Sanskrit

Dalmatia

(dahl-MAY-shə)

The name Dalmatia derives from the name of the Dalmatae tribe. Its Latin form Dalmatia gave rise to its current English name. In the Venetian language, once dominant in the area, it is spelled Dalmàssia, and in modern Italian Dalmazia. The modern Croatian spelling is Dalmacija, pronounced [dǎlmaːt͡sija].

Meaning: From Dalmatia Origin: Latin

Damhnait

(DEV-nawt)

Means "fawn" from Gaelic damh "stag, ox" combined with a diminutive suffix.

Meaning: Young dear Origin: Gaelic

Damiana

(DAY-mee-ə-nə)

Greek Meaning: The name Damiana is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Damiana is: One who tames; subdues. Feminine of Damian.

Meaning: The taming one Origin: Greek, Italian

Damla

(DAHM-lah)

Origin. Meaning. "Drop (of water or rain)" Damla is a feminine Turkish name. In Turkish, "Damla" means "Drop" (of water or rain).

Meaning: Drop of water Origin: Turkish

Danae

(dah-NAY)

The name Danae is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Danae is: Mythological mother of Perseus by Zeus.

Meaning: Running dry Origin: Greek

Danette

(də-NET)

The name Danette is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Danette is: God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who miraculously survived the den of lions.

Meaning: From Denmark Origin: English

Danita

(dah-NEE-tah)

The name Danita is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Danita is: God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who miraculously survived the den of lions.

Meaning: From Denmark Origin: English