Of Phoenician origin, the letter D is the fourth letter in the English, Hebrew and Greek alphabet. In the Cyrillic alphabet, it is the fifth letter.
The name dog itself starts with D! From Daisy, Duke, Dash, Dixie, Dunco, Dodger, Daddy, Dee, Delta, Darci to Dolly…there are hundreds of other awesome female and male pup names that start with the letter D. The following is a collection of top, cute and unique D names with meanings.
Top Dog Names that Start with D
These are the top D names for your boy or girl pup
- Daisy–It’s a feminine name meaning “day’s eye”.
- Duke–A masculine name of English origin…
- Dexter–It Means Dyer of Clothes and it is English origin.
- Diesel–A name for males and is of German origin.
- Dixie–A feminine name of French and English origin that means ’tenth’.
- Dakota–A name for all gender which is of Yankton origin meaning ‘friend’.
- Dallas–A surname of Scottish and English origin. Dallas means From the Meadow Dwelling.
- Diamond– A nameDerived from Late Latin diamas .A male name, of Greek origin meaning “invincible; untamed.
- Delilah– Feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning Delicate.
- Dolly–A female name of English origin that means ‘gift of God’.
- Dash-The name means from the Ash. Dash is a masculine name of English origin.
- Duncan–A masculine name meaning ‘dark-haired man’ or ‘dark warrior’.
- Dobby– Feminine name meaning benvoulent elf.
- Diego–A Male name of Spanish origin meaning ‘supplanter’ he that replaces:Famous bearer.
- Daphne–The name is Of Greek origin.It means Bay tree or laurel tree. Neutral gender considered name.
- Dottie–A feminine name of Greek origin meaning gift of God.
- Duchess–A female member of a royal family or noble family. The word Duchess is from a feminine form of Latin dux meaning, ’Leader or commander’.
- Dusty–A Unisex name of English origin meaning Thor’s Stone or Light Dirt.
- Darla-It is Of English origin meaning Dear, Loved one. It is a female name.
- Dante-An Italian form of Durand meaning enduring, Famous bearer. It is ideal for male dogs
- Domino–A name of Latin origin. Used as a girl name (also used as a boy name) variant if Dominique meaning ’lord’.
- Drake–From the Old English by name Draca which means ‘snake’ or ’dragon’. Middle English Drake, or sometimes from the Old Norse cognate Draki also meaning ‘monster’.
- Doc–A name of American origin meaning Doctor.It is a unisex name.
- Dodger–A gender-neutral name of English origin meaning artful and with all illustrations.
- Denver-A male name of English and French origin meaning green valley.
- Dutch–The namemeans from the Netherlands. It is of English origin and a male name.
- Dudley–A name of English origin meaning From the People’s meadow.
- Dax– It’s of French origin meaning Leader. A name given to male dogs.
- Doug–Origin is American. From the Gaelic ’dubhglas’ meaning dark water, dark stem or from the dark river. A neutral-gender name.
- Denali–A Yukon word in North America which means ‘high’. A Unisex name.
- Darby–A locational surname of English origin meaning From the Deer Park.A neutral-gender name.
- Draco-A nameof Latin origin meaning serpent or dragon. It is a male name.
- Diva-A Female name of Italian origin meaning Celebrated Singer.
Female Dog names that begin with D.
Having a male dog or planning on getting a male pup and you have difficulty in finding the right name that starts with D, well check the ideas below to make you work easy:
- Daffy–A unique name of Celtic origin and it’s from a rugged landscape of Wales.
- Daiquiri-It is of Taigo origin meaning a type of drink.
- Daisy–A name from Old English meaning day’s eye.
- Dalia–A Swahili name meaning gentle, tender.
- Dallas–Itis of Spanish and Scottish origin. It’s a place name.
- Dally–A name of English origin meaning Loiter, Delay.
- Dana–A name of Hebrew origin meaning God is my judge. In Sanskrit it means generosity.
- Danette–A name of American origin meaning God is My Judge.
- Dani–A name of English origin also meaning ‘God is my Judge.
- Denise–A name of English origin meaning Feminine God will Judge.
- Danielle–A Hebrew name meaning God is my Judge.
- Danny–A name of English origin meaning God is my Judge.
Other D girl dog names include;
- Dara
- Darbee
- Darci
- Darcie
- Darcy
- Darla
- Darling
- Dash
- Dascha
- Dasha
- Dawn
- Dazzle
- Debbie
- Dee
- Dee Dee
- Deena
- Deidra
- Deja
- Deka
- Delilah
- Dell
- Della
- Delta
- Demi
- Denali
- Denim
- Denny
- Desi
- Desiree
- Destiny
- Devon
- Dija
- Dijon
- Dilly
- Dimple
- Dior
- Dita
- Dixie
- Diva
- Dizzy
Male dog names that begin with a D.
- Dalby–A Scandinavian place name meaning valley settlement.
- Dale–An English name meaning Lives In the Valley.
- Dalton–A name of English origin meaning The Valley Town.
- Damon–A name of Greek origin meaning to tame.
- Dane-A name of Scandinavian origin meaning God Is My Judge.
- Danson–A name of English origin meaning Son of Daniel.
- Dante–A name meaning Everlasting and is Latin origin.
- Daren–A name of Gaelic origin meaning Great.
- Darrel–A French name and place meaning open.
- Darwin–A name of English origin meaning Dear Friend.
Other masculine D names include;
- Dash
- Dason
- Data
- Datson
- Davie
- Davis
- Dawson
- Dax
- Dayton
- Deacon
- Dealer
- Dean
- Decker
- Deli
- Delroy
- Denver
- Denzel
- Depp
- Derby
- Derek
- Dermot
- Derrick
- Derry
- Devron
- Dewey
- Dex
- Dexter
- Dharma
- Diablo
- Dickens
- Diego
- Diesel
- Digby
- Digger
- Dilbert
- Dillard
- Dillon
- Dingo
- Dino
- Dip
- Disco
- Dixie
- Dixon
- DJ
- Doc
- Dodge
- Dole
- Dolce
- Dolittle
- Domino
- Don
- Donnie
- Donovan
- Doodle
- Doppler
- Doric
- Dorin
- Dougal
- Dragon
- Drake
- Draper
- Dre
- Drew
Unisex (Both Male& D Dog Names
These are gender-neutral dog names beginning with D. Both your boy or girl pup can have these awesome names.
- Devane–A name of Irish origin meaning an ox or a stag.
- Devin–A name of the Old French meaning divine.
- Devina–A name of Scottish, Hebrew origin meaning beloved, divine.
- Devita–A name of Hebrew origin meaning Beloved.
- Devlin–Means a Descendant of the Unlucky One. It’s of Irish origin.
- Devon–The name means defender and it’s of Celtic origin.
- Dickey–AnAnglo-Scottish surname meaning hardy, brave or strong.
Other name include;
- Dida
- Diddley
- Didier
- Diggit
- Deuce
- Deli
- Delia
- Delicia
- Delicious
- Dellinger
- Dogo
- Doheny
- Doilin
- Dominga
- Domingo
- Dita
- Ditto
- Ditty
- Dodek
- Dodge
- Dogmatic
- Dazy
- Debira
- Debit
- Decan
- Decanter
- Darryl
Cool Dog Names That Start With D
Some dogs are just cool! A cool dog needs a cool name to suit him/her!
Spot your favourite from the ones below;
- De Niro–An Italian surname meaning black.
- Dea Dia–A name of Latin origin and used to indicate one is a goddess.
- Dea–A name of Latin origin meaning Goddess.
- Deacon–An English name meaning Dusty one; servant. Of Greek origin.
- Deano-A Diminutive of the name Dean.
- Deanzo–A name from Louisiana meaning a beautiful soul or a humble one.
- Dearborn–A name from Texas meaning Gift of god.
- Debussy–A French name derived from The Debussy family Normandy.
- Decan–Aname from Ancient-Saxon from the name David. It means the kin of David.
- Decca–A name of Greek origin meaning ten.
Other names include;
- December
- Decker
- Deco
- Dickens
- Dickey
- Dickky
- Diddley
- Didi
- Dido
- Diego
- Diesel
- Diet
- Dieter
- Dietrich
- Digit
- Dilbert
- Dale
- Dilettante
- Dracula
- Drake
- Drama
- Dramaz
- Draper
- Drayco
- Dreadnought
- Dreamer
- Dreamweaver
- Dreamz
- Drew
- Dreyfus
Cute Dog Names That Start With D
Some canines are incredibly cute! If your four-legged buddy is cute, you will definitely need d a cutesy name to suit him or her. Here are some ideas
- Da Vinci- Means high in style or fashion. It may also refer to famous Italian Scientist-Leonardo Da Vinci
- Dag–A Scandinavian name meaning day.
- Dagger-A name of Old French origin meaning knife/dagger.
- Dagny–A name of Scandinavian origin meaning New Day.
- Dagwood–A name of Old English meaning shining forest.
- Dai–A name meaning Beloved and it’s of Welsh origin.
- Dain–An English name meaning Brook.
- Dalai Lama-A name in the Mongolian meaning Ocean Teacher; A teacher spiritually as deep as the ocean.
Other names include;
- Dali
- Dallas
- Dallin
- Damage
- Damiano
- Damien
- Damon
- Damsel
- Denis
- Dennes
- Dennie
- Dennis
- Deputy Dawg
- Dermot
- Derry
- Desdemona
- Desiree
- Desoto
- Desperado
- Detour
- Detta
- Deuce
- Devlin
- Dew
- Donner
- Donny
- Donohue
- Doodle
- Doogie
- Doolittle
- Doonesbury
- Dooya
- Dopey
- Doralice
- Dorchen
- Dorette
- Dorle
- Dorlisa
- Dorolice
- Dorothee
- Dort
- Dory
- Dots
Unique Dog Names That Start With D
If your dog is unique, he’s truly one of a kind! He needs a unique name too! Here are a few more unusual and unique dog names that start with D:
- DC-The name stands for District of Colombia. Ideal for male dogs
- De–A name of Chinese origin meaning Virtue.
- Dodo–A name of Dodo origin meaning gift of God.
- Dulce–A name of Spanish origin meaning Sweet.
- Dean-An English name of several origins; From Anglo-Saxon meaning valley.
- Duman-A Turkish name meaning Smoky.
Other names include;
- Dumpling
- Daddy
- Dumpty
- Debutante
- Dun
- Dogzilla
- Duncan
- Declan
- Doheny
- Dunk
- Dolce
- Durango
- Degas
- Dollar
- Duracell
- De Ja Vu
- Dolphin
- Dust Mop
- Dweeb
- Domino
- Dwight
- Domokos
- Donatello
- Dynomutt
Other Good Dog Names
- Dino
- Deuce
- Dude
- Dewey
- Daisy Mae
- Dylan
- Dutchess
- Dora
- Dolce
- Delta
- Darcy
- Darwin
- Dory
- Dublin
- Dog
- Dj
- Danny
- Dunkin
- Dani
- Drogo
- Dot
- Dahlia
- Duffy
- Desi
- Deacon
- Derby
- Dex
- Demi
- Dale
- Dingo
- Drax
- Doodle
- Dasher
- Duck
- Douglas
- Dean
- Doobie
- Dawson
- Dori
- Dillon
- Dempsey
- Dave
- Destiny
- Dixon
- Donut
- Dulce
- Della
- Dug
- Dorothy
- Deedee
- Dak
- Dwight
- Dany
- Dennis
- Dizzy
- Dougie
- Dotty
- Dodge
- Dior
- Drago
- Disco
- Debo
- Diablo
- Dooley
- Drew
- Dez
- Desmond
- Diana
- Digger
- Daisy May
- Didi
- Dan
- Dilly
- Dharma
- Dana
- Deja
- Dee
- Digby
- Dice
- Dragon
- Decker
- Dandy
- Dally
- Duece
- Dream
- Dirk
- Dobbie
- Dio
- Damon
- Diezel
- Dezi
- Dee Dee
- Disney
- Dom
- Denny
- Dre
- Deebo
- Demon
- Dyson
- Daenerys
- Declan
- Diggy
- Donna
- Dali
- Dugan
- Dinah
- Delaney
- Dover
- Davey
- David
- Dinky
- Doodles
- Dominic
- Dipper
- Dyna
- Dalton
- Doja
- Donny
- Dasha
- Dollar
- Diggs
- Daisy Duke
- Dakoda
- Dill
- Dawkins
- Davinci
- Doogie
- Deisel
- Doris
- Dougal
- Dancer
- Drama
- Danger
- Dina
- Damien
- Dart
- Duce
- Daffy
- Daniel
- Derek
- Dumpling
- Davis
- Dabo
- Durango
- Donovan
- Dundee
- Diddy
- Daryl
- Doggo
- Ditto
- Daxter
- Dazy
- Dodo
- Doyle
- Diogi
- Dawn
- Denim
- Dickens
- Dapper
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