This list includes 35 Spanish girl names that start with D, from “Dafne” to “Débora”. They range from classical and biblical names to regional variants and modern choices. Use them when choosing a baby name, researching Spanish naming patterns, or writing about names.
Spanish girl names that start with D are feminine names used across Spanish-speaking countries. Many come from Hebrew, Latin, or Greek roots, and “Débora” remains a popular biblical choice.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The given name as commonly used in Spanish, shown so you can scan spellings and choose favorites.
Pronunciation: A simple respelling and optional IPA to help you say each name correctly in Spanish.
Meaning/Origin: Brief etymology or translation so you understand the name’s roots and cultural significance.
Spanish girl names that start with D
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana | dee-AH-nah (ˈdjana) | Latin/Roman | Divine; goddess |
| Daniela | da-nye-LAH (da.njeˈla) | Hebrew via Spanish | God is my judge |
| Débora | DEH-boh-rah (ˈdeβoɾa) | Hebrew via Spanish | Bee |
| Dolores | doh-LOH-res (doˈloɾes) | Spanish/Latin | Sorrows |
| Dulce | DOOL-seh (ˈdulse) | Spanish/Latin | Sweet |
| Dulcinea | dool-see-NAY-ah (dulθiˈnea) | Spanish (literary) | Sweetness |
| Dalia | DAH-lee-ah (ˈda.lja) | Hebrew/Arabic | Branch; dahlia flower |
| Dalila | da-LEE-lah (daˈlila) | Hebrew/Arabic | Delicate (from Delilah) |
| Dafne | DAHF-neh (ˈdafne) | Greek via Spanish | Laurel |
| Damaris | da-MA-ris (daˈmaɾis) | Greek/Hebrew via Spanish | Gentle; calf |
| Damiana | da-mee-AH-nah (da.miˈana) | Latin/Greek | To tame; feminine of Damian |
| Damarys | da-MA-rees (daˈmaɾis/ daˈmaɾis) | Variant of Damaris | Variant of Damaris |
| Dania | DAH-nee-ah (ˈdanja) | Hebrew/Spanish | God is my judge (short form) |
| Dayana | dah-YAH-nah (daˈjana) | Variant of Diana/Indo-American | Variant of Diana; possibly judge-related |
| Dayanara | day-ah-NAH-rah (dajanaˈɾa) | Greek via Spanish (Deianira) | From Deianira; “man-destroyer” (mythic) |
| Denise | deh-NEE-seh (deˈnise) | Greek/French via Spanish | Follower of Dionysus |
| Denisse | deh-NEE-seh (deˈnise) | Variant of Denise | Variant of Denise |
| Deisy | DAY-see (ˈdej.si) | English via Spanish | Daisy (flower) |
| Deyanira | deh-yah-NEE-rah (dejaˈniɾa) | Greek via Spanish | From Deianira; mythic “man-destroyer” |
| Desirée | deh-see-REH-eh (de.siˈɾe.e) | French/Latin via Spanish | Desired |
| Desideria | deh-see-DEH-ree-ah (de.siˈðeɾja) | Latin via Spanish | Longing, desire |
| Diamela | dee-ah-MEH-lah (djaˈmela) | Spanish/Latin American | Likely coined blend |
| Delfina | del-FEE-nah (delˈfina) | Latin/Spanish | Dolphin |
| Delia | DEH-lee-ah (ˈdelja) | Greek via Spanish | From Delos (island) |
| Digna | DEEG-nah (ˈdiɣna) | Latin/Spanish | Worthy |
| Divina | dee-VEE-nah (diˈvina) | Latin/Spanish | Divine |
| Dominga | do-MEEN-gah (doˈmiŋɡa) | Latin/Spanish | Born on Sunday |
| Domitila | do-mee-TEE-lah (do.miˈtila) | Latin via Spanish | Tamed; feminine of Domitius |
| Doralba | do-RAHL-bah (doˈralba) | Spanish compound | Likely “golden dawn” (Dora+Alba) |
| Dora | DOH-rah (ˈdoɾa) | Greek via Spanish | Gift (from doron) |
| Dorotea | do-roh-TEH-ah (doɾoˈtea) | Greek via Spanish | Gift of God |
| Dafne | DAHF-neh (ˈdafne) | Greek via Spanish | Laurel |
| Daria | DAH-ree-ah (ˈdaɾja) | Persian/Latin via Spanish | Possessor of good; wealthy |
| Drusila | droo-SEE-lah (dɾuˈsila) | Latin (Roman) | Possibly “strong” or Roman family name |
| Dionisia | dee-oh-NEE-see-ah (djo.niˈsja) | Greek/Latin via Spanish | Of Dionysus; follower of Dionysus |
Descriptions
Diana
Classic name from Roman goddess; popular across Spanish-speaking countries; simple diminutive “Di” or “Dani” sometimes used.
Daniela
Feminine of Daniel; very common in Spain and Latin America; nicknames “Dani” or “Nela”; modern and widely used.
Débora
Biblical name (Deborah); spelled with accent in Spanish; traditional and common in church and secular contexts.
Dolores
Short for María de los Dolores; classic Catholic name in Spain and Latin America; nickname “Lola” is extremely popular.
Dulce
A virtue name often used alone or with María (Dulce María); common in Latin America; warm, affectionate feel.
Dulcinea
Literary name from Cervantes’ Don Quixote; uncommon but recognizably Spanish, evokes romantic/literary flair.
Dalia
Gentle floral name used in Spain and Latin America; short and modern-sounding.
Dalila
Biblical/poetic feel; used in Spanish-speaking countries, sometimes spelled Dalila or Dalilah.
Dafne
Spanish form of Daphne; used across Spanish-speaking countries, stylish and classical.
Damaris
Biblical name (New Testament); used in Spanish-speaking nations, often seen as elegant and rare.
Damiana
Historic feminine name, occasional use today; floral/ancient vibe; diminutive “Mina” sometimes used.
Damarys
Latin American variant of Damaris; used independently in some countries, modern-sounding.
Dania
Short form of Daniela or standalone; friendly and contemporary in Latin America.
Dayana
Popular across Latin America; spelling variants Dayana/Daiana; often chosen for modern sound.
Dayanara
Famous from Dayanara Torres (Puerto Rican); distinctive, mythic origin with modern usage.
Denise
International name used in Spanish-speaking countries; formal and familiar; nicknames “Deni” common.
Denisse
Latin American spelling variant widely used; trendy in 1970s–1990s baby cohorts.
Deisy
Adaptation of “Daisy”; common in Latin America with variant spellings (Deisy, Deisi), casual and modern.
Deyanira
Mythological name used in Spanish-speaking countries; alternative spelling to Dayanira; uncommon but notable.
Desirée
Romantic name of French origin used in Spain/Latin America; often spelled with final accent; elegant and expressive.
Desideria
Old-fashioned Latin-based name; rare but historically attested in Spanish records.
Diamela
Modern Latin American name (attested); probably a blend (e.g., Diana+Amelia); used independently.
Delfina
Classic and elegant; feminine of Delfín; used across Spain and Latin America; diminutive “Delfi” sometimes used.
Delia
Short, classical name with ancient Greek roots; familiar and gentle in Spanish-speaking countries.
Digna
Virtue name with vintage feel; used in older generations and some regions today.
Divina
Religious/virtue name used in Latin America; bold and expressive, occasionally seen as part of compound names.
Dominga
Feminine of Domingo; traditional and religiously rooted; diminutive “Minga” sometimes used.
Domitila
Historic name found in Spanish records; rare today but regionally attested.
Doralba
Compound name common in Latin America; melodic and feminine; often considered modern-traditional.
Dora
Short form of Teodora/Dorotea or standalone; widely used and friendly; nicknames vary.
Dorotea
Spanish form of Dorothea; classical, literary, used historically and with modest modern presence.
Dafne
Spanish spelling of Daphne, artistic and mythological; used in Spain and Latin America.
Daria
Used in Spanish-speaking countries; elegant and international, sometimes spelled Daría.
Drusila
Historic Roman name (Drusilla/Drusila); rare but attested in Spanish records and literature.
Dionisia
Feminine of Dionisio; archaic but historically used in Spanish contexts.