Your darling dog needs a dashing name to fit their dastardly nature. Okay, too many d’s, but it’s fun! And so is naming your dog. Dogs are amazing creatures. They’re loyal, loving, and playful companions that are always eager to please their owners. If you have a new dog or thinking of getting one soon, it’s important to give them the perfect name!
Dogs are a man’s best friend, and they come in all shapes and sizes to suit every personality. But if you want to know the meaning behind your pup’s name, you might be surprised!
A study of dog names found that nearly 20% of owners chose their pet’s name after something relating to food. Names like “Biscuit” or “Cheeseburger” were popular choices for those who wanted a cute little ball of fluff with an appetite for snacking. Other common themes included colors (blue dogs came in second place) and celebrity namesakes (like Elvis).
Here’s the list of dapper names starting with D for boys, and darling names beginning with D for girls.
- Dexter
- Drew
- Dobby
- Dan
- Dax
- Duke
- Diesel
- Dash
- Dusty
- Doc
- Dino
- Darwin
- Donut
- DJ
- Dex
- Drax
- Doozy
- Dizzy
- Decker
- Dreamer
- Dyson
- Declan
- Donny
- Dollar
- Doodles
- Daisy
- Dixie
- Delilah
- Dolly
- Dottie
- Daphne
- Darla
- Duchess
- Darcy
- Diana
- Dani
- Dot
- Dory
- Della
- Disco
- Didi
- Dandy
- Disney
- Donna
- Dasha
- Dina
- Doris
- Dumpling
- Dawn
- Diddy
Dog names beginning with D and their meanings:
Drew – A medieval English variation of “dreogan” meaning “dragon”
Dia – The Irish Gaelic word for god or goddess
Dobby -A village in Bedfordshire, England
Doggie – A familiar form of “dog”
Dolly – The pet name for Dorothy (which means “favor gift”) or a doll (a type of toy)
Dan – A diminutive form of Daniel
Duncan – A Scottish surname meaning “dark warrior”
Dora – Spanish for “gift”. Dorothy is a feminine variation, and Doreen is an Irish derivative.
Dunstan – An English surname meaning “fortress guardian”
Dugan – A variation of the name Douglas, which means
Dax -The Basque word for “oak tree”
Dodger – The name of a character from Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist.
Dog – A slang term for “friend” or “pal”.
Daisy – A common flower name, as well as a nickname for Margaret.
Duke -A title of nobility in various European countries.
Dexter – A name for someone who is dexterous, or skilled with their hands.
Diesel -A type of fuel, or one who is industrious.
Daddy – The name for father.
Dahlia – A flower name
Dash – A dot or point.
Daisy – A common flower name, as well as a nickname for Margaret.
Daffy -A name for someone who is regarded as odd, or strange.
Davis – A male given name adopted as a surname. It is a diminutive form of David.
Dakota – A Native American tribe and U.S. state.
Dusty – It is a unisex name of English origin meaning ‘grey, dusty’.
Doc – Doc is an English and Irish nickname for ‘doctor’.
Dino -Dino is a common nickname for ‘Dennis’ which means ‘follower of Dionysus’.
Divine – Divine is Latin in origin meaning ‘sacred’.
Dixie – Dixie is a Southern English nickname for ‘Antony’ which means ‘invaluable’.
Darwin – “from the darlings town”.
Donut – the do-nut run, the donut yum.
Dora – “from the daring girl”.
DJ – Noble or respectful.
Dex – Hunter.
Dia – A variation of “Of the Day”.
Dick – Ruler of all things that live, Powerful ruler, or noble ruler
Drax – Driven, seeks
Duke – One that rules.
Dog – Faithful.
Domino – A variation of “Dominic”, one
Doozy – A variation of “Dudey”.
Dot – Gift, A child born in the morning.
Doug – Dark skinned.
Dizzy – dizzy; the state of being confused
Dazzle – to blind with flashes of light; dazzling
Decker – someone who builds decks
Deedee – a girl’s name
Delight – to give great pleasure; to make happy
Dreamer – someone who dreams, frolics
Drew – to pull or draw with force; a surname
Duncan – a Scottish name meaning dark river
Dachs – a German shepherd dog
Declan – strong; firm
Donny – a boy’s name derived from the Gaelic Domhnach;
Dustin – straw that has been through the combine
Derrick – a stupid man
Dewey – a five-dollar bill
Dora – Fame, a reference to the Greek island of Dora
Dollar – A Spanish and Portuguese name for a 10-real gold coin.
Doodles – A dog with a curly coat.
Dotty – Dottie is an old-fashioned English name that may derive from Dorothy, meaning “God’s gift”.
Daisy – Daisy is a flower name for the daisy with its white petals surrounding a yellow centre.
Dancer – A dog that likes to dance.
Dixie – An American name from the Southern US, meaning ‘down south.’
Daphne – The name of a nymph in Greek mythology; she was turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo’s love.
Dandy – A handsome , well-dressed pooch.
Daisy – A flower name for the white and yellow daisy.
Date – In Arabian tradition, Date is the name of one of the horses that drew Mohammed’s tomb.
Diesel – A name that suggests the power and strength of a great motor, or diesel engine.
Dingo – In Australia it means dog
Duchess -The female ruler of the Duchy.
Darcy -A name derived from the English place-name Derby, where there is a famous racecourse.
Duke – The male ruler of the Duchy.
Diana -The Roman goddess of the moon and hunting.
Della -Like the Dickens character Della, meaning ‘of the valley.’
Delta – A river system with tributaries flowing into a main stream.
Disco -A funky dance, short for discotheque.
Delilah – The name of Samson’s treacherous lover in the Bible.
Dapper – A dapper dog is dressed in style!
Didi -A Spanish diminutive of Dolores, meaning ‘sorrows’.
Diva – A female celebrity (from the Italian for goddess).
Dogs are great pets and an important part of many people’s families. They can also provide a sense of security, comfort, and love to their owners. The best way to find the perfect name for your pup is by looking through lists online or coming up with one yourself.
However, if you’re still having trouble finding the right name for your new furry friend then try going back in time when it was common for dogs’ names to be inspired from Greek mythology such as Daphne or Delilah. These mythical creatures were beautiful women who had something about them that captured everyone’s attention so they make excellent namesake choices! Include these on a list of potential names along with some other popular dog names like Daisy which means white flower , Dixie which means down south, or Dakota meaning friend of the Sioux.
When it comes to naming your dog there are many options that are fun, interesting and can stay with your dog for years to come!