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Asia

Bronwyn

Cameron

Delaney

Delilah

Georgia

Lark

Lola

Maisie

Paloma

Sam

Sasha

Siena

Violet

Willa

DAIJA, DAIJAH. French variations of DÉJA. See DEJA.

DAISY. Flower name, diminutive of MARGARET. Fresh, wholesome and energetic, Daisy is one of the flower names bursting back into bloom after a century’s hibernation. Has a colourful literary history (Henry James, F. Scott Fitzgerald), and is currently in the Top 25. Daisee, Daisey, Daisi, Daisie, Daizy, Dasey, Dasi, Dasie, Daysee, Daysey, Daysi, Daysie, Daysy, Deisy, Deysi.

DAKIRA. Modern invented name. Like cousin Shakira, exotic and evocative. Dakara, Dakaria, Dakarra, Dakirah, Dakyra.

DAKOTA. Native American, Sioux, ‘friendly one’. One of the first trendy 1990s American place names, now galloping into the sunset. Dakkota, Dakoda, Dakodah, Dakotah, Dekota, Dekotah.

DALE. English, ‘valley’. An early unisex name, now outmoded but still simple and serene. Daelyn, Dalena, Dalene, Dalenna, Dayle, Deal. International: Dael (Dutch), Dair (Norse).

DALIA, DALYA. Hebrew, ‘branch’; Swahili, ‘gentle’. Similar in sound to the flower name Dahlia, this gentle but distinctive name, heard in many cultures, shows signs of being on the rise. Daleah, Daleia, Daliah, Dalit, Dalya, Dalyah.

DALILA. Swahili, ‘gentle’. Rhythmic name that sounds similar to Delilah and is heard in several different languages: Hebrew, Spanish, Tanzanian and Swahili. Dalilah, Dalilia.

DALILI. Swahili, ‘a sign from the gods’. Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin. Leeli, Lilie.

DALLAS. Irish, ‘skilled’; place name in Scotland and Texas. This was a trendy name a decade ago. Dalis, Dalise, Dalisha, Dalisse, Dalles, Dallis.

DAMARA. Greek, ‘gentle girl’. This name of an ancient fertility goddess is associated with the month of May and could make a pretty, unusual choice for a springtime baby. Damaris, Mara, Mari.

DAMARIS. Greek, ‘sweet heifer’. New Testament Puritan favourite that’s still attractive and accessible. Damara, Damarys, Damiris, Dammaris.

DAMIA. Greek mythology name. Greek nature goddess name that, though lacking a specific image, has a pleasing femininity. Damiane, Damienne.

DAMIANA. Greek, ‘tame, domesticated’. This feminine form of DAMIAN projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart. Damiane, Damianna, Damienne, Damiona, Damya, Damyan, Damyana, Damyenne.

DAMICA. French, ‘open-spirited, friendly’. Rarely heard but pleasing feminissima name for a baby girl. Dameeka, Dameka, Damekah, Damicah, Damie, Damika, Damikah, Demeeka, Demeka, Demekah, Demica, Demicah, Damicia, Damicka.

DAMITA. Spanish, ‘little noblewoman’. Has a petite, dainty charm. Dametia, Dametra.

DANA. English, ‘from Denmark’; also feminine variation of DANIEL. This name found in both Celtic and Scandinavian mythology has gone from all-boy to almost all-girl, retaining a strong, slightly boyish quality; the birth name of Queen Latifah. Daina, Dainna, Danacia, Danae, Danah, Danalee, Danette, Danka, Danna, Danula, Dayna. International: Danuta (Polish), Danka, Danulka (Czech).

DANAË. (dah-NAY) Greek mythology name. A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danae has a novel yet familiar sound. Danai, Danay, Danaye, Danayla, Danea, Danee, Dani, Danie, Dannae, Denae, Denee, Dinae, Donnay.

DANCER. Word name. Appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa’s reindeer.

DANE. English, ‘from Denmark’. This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that’s much more powerful, for both boys and girls.

DANI. Hebrew and Italian, diminutive of DANIELLA, DANIELLE, DANITA. Short form occasionally used on its own, with an open and friendly androgynous quality. Danee, Daney, Danie, Dany.

DANIA. Hebrew, diminutive of DANIELLE, ‘God is my judge’. Offbeat name with a multi-ethnic flavour. Daniah, Danya, Danyah.

DANICA. Norse, ‘morning star,’ the planet Venus. Unique and accessible European spin on the no longer fresh Danielle and Daniela. Danaca, Daneca, Daneeka, Danicah, Danicka, Danika, Danikah, Danikka, Danneeka, Dannica, Dannika.

DANIELLA. Italian, Polish, Czech, feminine variation of DANIEL. Daniela (and Danielle) were among the hottest names for twenty years, but now, though still popular, they can no longer be considered stylish options, lagging behind the newer Ella, Stella, Bella, Gabriella, and Isabella. Dalella, Dani, Dania, Daniellah, Danijela, Danila, Danna, Danni, Danniella, Dannilla, Danny, Dany, Danya, Danyela, Danyella. International: Daniéle, Danelle, Danette, Danice (French), Danele (Basque), Daneila, Daniela (Eastern European), Daniyelle (Israeli).

DANIELLE. Hebrew, feminine variation of DANIEL. Well used for decades, now not even in the Top 100. Danelle, Dani, Danialle, Daniele, Daniell, Daniyelle, Danny.

DANIKA. Eastern European, ‘morning star’. See DANICA. Danica, Danicka, Danyca, Danycka, Danyka.

DANIQUE. French variation of DANICA. This Danielle/ Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favourite.

DANIT. Hebrew, ‘God is my judge’. Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here. Danita.

DANNA. Modern invented name. This Dana-Donna variation has started to gain in popularity; an interesting alternative to Daniella as a namesake for a relative named Daniel.

DANU. (DAH-noo) Celtic, goddess of fruitfulness. This sprightly Irish mythology name would make an attention-grabbing choice.