Names Categorized "word names"

Custodia is a Spanish feminine given name, derived from the masculine Custodio. The name Custodio means "guardian" in Spanish, originating from the Latin custodia, meaning "protection, safekeeping." Thus, Custodia carrie...

Custodio is a Spanish masculine given name meaning "guardian", derived from Latin custodia "protection, safekeeping". It is also used as a surname. The Portuguese form is Custódio, with an acute accent on the second syll...

Cyan is a feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the color "greenish blue, cyan". The name itself comes from the Greek word κύανος (kyanos), meaning "dark blue enamel" or "lapis lazuli," which also...

Daffodil is a feminine given name taken directly from the common name of the bright, trumpet-shaped flower belonging to the genus Narcissus. The name of the flower itself is ultimately derived from Dutch de affodil, mean...

Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. It derives from the Old Norse dagr meaning "day", and is related to the name of the Norse god Dagr, the personification of day. In Swede...

Dahlia is a feminine English name taken directly from the flower. The dahlia flower was named in 1791 by the director of the Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid, Antonio José Cavanilles, in honor of Swedish botanist Anders...

Daina is a feminine given name of Baltic origin. Its meaning, derived directly from the Lithuanian and Latvian languages, is "song", reflecting a cherished cultural tradition of folk poetry in both nations. Etymology and...

Daisy is a feminine given name from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye" — because the daisy opens its petals at dawn and closes them at dusk. The name wa...

Dale is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from a dale (valley). The name's roots lie in the English surname tradition, where a person who lived in or near a valley would come to be identified by that topogra...

Dara 2 is a unisex name of Khmer origin, meaning "star". It derives from Sanskrit tārā (तारा), which also means "star", and is related to the name Tara 2 used in Nepali. In Khmer, the name is spelled as ដារ៉ា and pronoun...

Origin and MeaningDarma is an Indonesian masculine given name meaning "good deed" or "duty". It is derived from the Sanskrit word dharma (धर्म), a central concept in Indian religions that refers to the moral law, righteo...

Dash is a masculine first name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is probably inspired by the English word dash meaning "run, sprint", and is most famously associated with the speedy young superhero in the...

Davlat is a masculine given name used in Tajik and Uzbek, meaning "government, state" in both languages. The name originates from the Arabic word dawla (دولة), which carries the same meanings of "state, dynasty, rule". I...

Dawn is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word for the time of morning twilight that lasts from the first light of day until sunrise. The word itself derives from the Old English verb dagian,...

Deacon is an English masculine given name derived either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refers to a cleric in the Christian church. The term ultimately comes from...

Dean is an English masculine given name and middle name with multiple origins. Primarily, it derives from the English surname Dean, which itself comes from an Old English word meaning "valley" (denu). Alternatively, the...

Deemer is a masculine given name derived from an English and Scottish surname, ultimately from Old English demere, meaning "judge." The surname Deemer originated as an occupational name for someone who served as a judge...

Deforest is a given name of English origin, derived from a French surname meaning "from the forest." It was originally given in honor of American author John William De Forest (1826–1906), known for his realistic depicti...

Deja is a feminine given name most commonly used in African American communities in the United States. Its meaning comes from the French word déjà, meaning "already," and is often associated with the phrase déjà vu, whic...

Delicia is a feminine given name of English origin that has been in rare use since the 17th century. It is derived either from the Latin word deliciae, meaning "delight" or "pleasure," or from the English word delicious,...

Delight is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word delight, meaning "happiness, joy." It belongs to the category of virtue names, a naming tradition particularly popular among Puritans in th...

Dell is an English surname and given name that originally denoted a person who lived in a dell or valley. The word "dell" itself comes from Old English dell, meaning a small, wooded valley. As a surname, it is topographi...

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...

Demon is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin. Its etymology traces back to the Greek word δῆμος (demos), meaning "the people". In antiquity, the name carried neutral or positive connotations—referring to a div...

Den is an English diminutive of the given name Dennis. It is a clipped form, common in casual or affectionate use, though less frequent than the rhyming variant Denny.Etymology and OriginThe longer form Dennis is itself...

Deniz is a Turkish unisex given name that means "sea" (deniz in Turkish). It is used for both boys and girls, and is the 63rd most popular name for males and the 69th most popular for females in Turkey, making it the mos...

Derby is an English given name derived from the surname Darby, which itself originates from the place name Derby. The place name Derby comes from Old Norse djúr meaning "animal" and býr meaning "farm, settlement," thus r...

Derin is a unisex given name of Turkish origin, used for both girls and boys. It means "deep, profound" in Turkish, evoking depth of thought, character, or emotion. The name directly derives from the Turkish word derin,...

Derviş is a Turkish and Bosnian (spelled Derviš) masculine given name derived from the Persian and Arabic word darwīš (درويش), which refers to a Sufi Muslim ascetic. The term entered Turkish and English as dervish. Etymo...

Désirée is a French feminine given name, a form of Desiderata. The name is directly taken from the French word meaning "desired, wished". Ultimately, it derives from the Latin desideratum, meaning "desired", which is the...

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...

Devrim is a Turkish masculine given name meaning "revolution" in Turkish. The name directly corresponds to the Kurdish-influenced Turkish loanword devrim, which refers to radical political or social change. As a secular...

Dezirinda is an Esperanto feminine given name derived from the root dezir- (‘desire’) combined with the adjectival suffix -ind- (‘worthy of’), yielding the meaning ‘desirable’. The name is part of a tradition within Espe...

Dharma is a Sanskrit masculine name rooted in one of the most profound concepts of Indian philosophy. The name directly derives from the word dharma (धर्म), which carries meanings such as "that which is established," "la...

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...

Dian is a unisex given name with distinct origins in Indonesian and English contexts. The Indonesian meaning is "candle," derived from the word dian in the Indonesian language. This meaning evokes light, illumination, an...

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...

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)...

Diletta is an Italian female given name that conveys affection and endearment. It means "beloved" in Italian, deriving from the Latin word dilectus, which carries the same meaning. The name holds a poetic and romantic qu...

Dilys is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word dilys meaning "genuine," "steadfast," "valid," or "true." It is a virtue name, similar in concept to English names like Patience or Faith. The n...

Direnç is a Turkish masculine given name that direct translates to "resistance" in Turkish. The name carries connotations of strength, endurance, and defiance, reflecting a quality highly valued in Turkish culture. It is...

Dirk is a Dutch and Low German short form of Diederik, which ultimately derives from the Gothic name Theodoric. The root elements are þiuda meaning "people" and reiks meaning "ruler" or "king", giving the overall meaning...

Etymology and Meaning Discordia is a Latin name meaning "discord, strife." In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of strife and discord, the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Eris. The name directly derives from th...

Divina is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived directly from the word divina meaning "divine" or "godlike". The name is a semantic and phonetic cousin to the masculine form Divino, used in Braz...

Divya is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word divya (दिव्य or दिव्या), meaning "divine, heavenly." The name is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition and is often associated with qualities of...

Doina is a Romanian feminine given name derived from the word doină, meaning "folk song". The name is directly taken from the doina, a traditional Romanian musical tune style with possible ancient Middle Eastern roots. T...

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...

Domingo is a Spanish masculine given name derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord". It is the Spanish equivalent of Dominic and is traditionally given to boys born on Sunday, as the name also dir...

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" –...

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...

Dov (Hebrew: דב or דוב) is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning "bear." The name is conceptually analogous to the Yiddish name Ber, which also means "bear," reflecting a common tradition across Jewish communities of usi...

Dove is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the variety of bird (Columbidae), which is widely regarded as a symbol of peace. The name belongs to the category of ornithonyms, or names...

Dragoljub (Cyrillic: Драгољуб) is a Serbian and Croatian masculine given name, derived from the Slavic elements dorgŭ (South Slavic drag) meaning "precious" and ľuby meaning "love". The name thus carries a literal sense...

Drake is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname that itself comes from the Old Norse byname Draki or the Old English byname Draca, both meaning "dragon". These ultimately trace back thr...

Dream is a rare English feminine given name taken directly from the English word dream, referring to the imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping, or to a hope or wish. It is part of a broader cultural trend in t...

Drew is a short form of Andrew, used as both a masculine and feminine given name. As a unisex given name, it is often a diminutive of Andrew, but in rare cases it can also be a standalone name of Irish origin, derived fr...

Dries is a Dutch masculine given name, primarily used as a short form of Andries, the Dutch variant of Andrew.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), which in turn comes from the Greek...

Duke is an English male given name adopted from the noble title duke, which ultimately derives from Latin dux meaning "leader". As a title, duke historically denoted a monarch ruling over a duchy or a high-ranking member...

Dulce is a feminine given name derived from the Spanish word dulce, meaning "sweet" or "candy." It is the Spanish form of Dulcie and is used predominantly in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. Historical and Roy...