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DANIEL/DANIELLE: Either a biblical name meaning "God is my judge," or the English form of Irish name meaning "powerful worldwide." Diminutives include, Dan and Danny. [Casteel/De Beers Series]

DAPHNE: Greek name meaning "laurel." Diminutives include Daff, Daffy, and Daph. [Landry Series]

DARCY: Female adoption of male name Darcy, "from Arcy." [Casteel Series]

DARREN: An alteration of Darrell, "dearly loved." [Dollanganger Series]

DAWN: From ordinary word, usually said to mean "awakening." [Cutler Series]

DEIRDRE: From name of legendary Irish heroine, said to mean "sorrowful." Variants include Deidre and Diedre. [Dollanganger Series]

DOMINICK: The lord. Variant, Dominic, exists. [Landry Series]

DRAKE: Dragon. [Casteel Series]