Looking for a Christian baby girl name starting with the letter D? Here are 102 Christian girl names beginning with D, each with its meaning, including Danielle (God is my judge), Deborah (Bee; Industrious one), Daisy (Day’s eye; Innocence).
Christian names draw on the Bible, the saints and the European languages where Christianity spread: Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages. Many families pick a saint’s name or a biblical virtue, then choose a spelling that suits their language.
Christian girl names starting with D and their meanings
Danielle – God is my judge
Deborah – Bee; Industrious one
Daisy – Day’s eye; Innocence
Diana – Divine; Heavenly
Delilah – Delicate; Amorous
Destiny – Fate; Fortune
Daphne – Laurel tree; Victory
Denise – Follower of Dionysius
Dorothy – Gift of God
Dakota – Friend; Ally
Dahlia – Flower
Dalia – Branch
Damaris – Calf, a woman in Acts
Dana – From Denmark
Daniela – God is my judge
Darlene – Darling
Davina – Beloved
Deanna – Divine
Debora – Bee
Delia – From Delos
Della – Noble
Delphine – Dolphin
Dina – Judged
Dolores – Sorrows, Our Lady of Sorrows
Dominica – Of the Lord
Donna – Lady
Dora – Gift
Doreen – Gift
Dorothea – Gift of God
Dorcas – Gazelle, a woman in Acts
Drusilla – Strong
Dulce – Sweet
Dymphna – Fawn, a saint
Dagmar – Day maid
Danae – Judge
Darcy – Dark
Dawn – Daybreak
Dayna – From Denmark
Deirdre – Sorrowful
Delores – Sorrows
Dena – Judged
Desiree – Desired
Dinah – Judged, daughter of Jacob
Dionne – Divine
Dolly – Gift
Domenica – Of the Lord
Dominique – Of the Lord
Donatella – Gift
Dorotea – Gift of God
Dulcie – Sweet
Dionysia – Of Dionysus
Donata – Given
Dorinda – Gift
Dympna – Fawn
Dafne – Laurel
Daria – Wealthy
Deanne – Valley
Delfina – Dolphin
Diane – Divine
Dolora – Sorrow
Dorit – Gift
Dottie – Gift of God
Dulcinea – Sweet
Delmira – Of the sea
Daniella – God is my judge
Danuta – Judged by God
Debbie – Bee
Delphina – Dolphin
Demetria – Of Demeter
Desideria – Desired
Dimitra – Of Demeter
Dolorita – Sorrows
Dominika – Of the Lord
Donatienne – Given
Dorota – Gift of God
Dorothee – Gift of God
Dulcibella – Sweet and beautiful
Dagny – New day
Damiana – To tame
Danica – Morning star
Daphnée – Laurel
Delphia – Dolphin
Denisa – Of Dionysus
Dionisia – Of Dionysus
Dolors – Sorrows
Doria – Gift
Dorina – Gift
Dragana – Precious
Dusana – Soul
Dyanna – Divine
Degna – Worthy
Delicia – Delight
Dianora – Divine
Domitilla – Tamed, a saint
Donatila – Given
Dorthea – Gift of God
Dulcia – Sweet
Damiane – To tame
Daniele – God is my judge
Deidre – Sorrowful
Dympha – Fawn
Darla – Darling
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Consider how the name sounds in the languages your family speaks.
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