Unisex Names That Start with D

Unisex names beginning with D often draw on places across America. Dakota comes from the name of a Native American people and was later given to two states, and Dakoda and Dakotah are alternate spellings. Dallas and Denver are major cities in Texas and Colorado, and Denali is the name of the highest mountain in North America, a word that comes from a native language of Alaska. These names carry a sense of wide open space and adventure.

Other names on this list come from very different sources. Dominique is a French name from a Latin word meaning belonging to the Lord, and it has long been used for both boys and girls. Damani has Swahili roots, and Dior is a French surname best known from the world of fashion. Denim is a sturdy cotton fabric, and Divine is a word name with a spiritual meaning. Devyn, Daylin, Daelyn and Damoni have a softer, more modern feel.

Spelling is the main decision with several D unisex names, since Dakota, Dakoda and Dakotah all sound the same. Choose the version you prefer and be ready to spell it out. The d sound is firm and clear, which helps these names hold up well with most surnames. Say the full name aloud to hear how it flows.