Okay, here's the deal: D is not exactly the most prolific letter when it comes to classic girl names, but if you love the idea of your dear daughter donning a deep-rooted D-name, there are a few options. Here's our selection:
A simple, unpretentious floral-infused pick with literary overtones, to boot.
This name has a lot to offer: literary cachet, royal credentials, and a mythological dimension via a Roman goddess called Diana.
Dorothy is thought to have its roots the Greek word doron, meaning "gift". What a fitting name for a much-awaited child!
Not sure whether this one belongs with the classics or on the list of lovely retro names, but either way, we love it!
This biblical classic has a bit of a mid-century vibe that may or may not appeal.
A formerly unisex baby name that today leans heavily toward the feminine side of the ledger.
Choose this and your daughter will have a ton of inspiring namesakes to look up to when she's older.
A nickname for names like Dorothea, Theodora and Isadora, Dora has also been used as an independent given name.
Like the other Dor- names on this list, this currently neglected classic likely has its roots in the Greek word doron, meaning "gift".
A currently overlooked classic name of Spanish origin linked to the Virgin Mary.