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Baby Girl Names That Start With D
It isn’t often you come across a name so darling, it makes your entire day. But parents across The Bump community have officially cracked the code: “I love Daphne,” says JaysonandKristin, “It literally makes me smile just hearing it!”
Just like a baby’s dimpled grin or the “dada” babbles you’ll eventually hear, baby girl names that start with D are distinctly delightful. And there are so many reasons to adore them—including how many options there are to choose from.
So when your dream moniker feels a little out of reach, don’t fret. Here are some delectable D-girl names you’ll definitely want to dive into. (Scroll down!)
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Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With D
Blame it on Bridgerton: After the release of Bridgerton’s first season in 2020, the name Daphne surged in popularity, and is now among the top 200 girl names in the US.
Parents are diverting to more contemporary-cool D-names for girls: It’s out with the old and in with the new, as more modern D-girl names like Dakota and Delaney overtake Donna and Diane on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) popularity chart.
This girl name is no “pipe dream”: One of the fastest-rising D-names on The Bump’s popularity charts: Dream. In 2022, it was in 33,000th place. Now, it’s climbed to the top 4,000.
A baby name with a reputation: While Delilah is currently the number one D-girl name in the US, it’s actually said to have been “forbidden” for most of the 20th century for its religious connotations and supposed meaning (“she who weakened”). It hadn’t even cracked the top 500 feminine names until 2007, per the SSA.
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Popular Girl Names That Start With D
Unique Girl Names That Start With D
Cute Girl Names That Start With D
The most adorable female names that start with D are equal parts dazzling and dainty. Whether the old-fashioned or whimsical resonate, you can take your pick from our cute collection.
Cool Girl Names That Start With D
Short Girl Names That Start With D
Every name has a story, even the short and sweet ones. Find “mini” monikers full of meaning in our roundup of short girl names starting with D.
Long Girl Names That Start With D
Down for something a little more distinguished? Give our collection of the longest, most decorative female D-names a try. (One of them could be your “Destinee”!).
More Girl Names That Start With D
Need more ideas? Don’t skip out on this “extra” section of cute and fun girl names starting with D.
