French Boy Names Starting With D
56 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a French boy's name that starts with D? Here are 56 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. French names are known for their elegant sound and are loved around the world.
Top picks
- Delane — “Delane means 'from the elder tree grove.' This nature-inspired name connects your child to tranquility and the beauty of the outdoors.”
- Dareau — “This lovely name means "open," suggesting a life filled with new possibilities and an open heart. A wonderful choice for a child ready to embrace the world.”
- Daimmen — “A French name associated with a saint known for taking care of children, emphasizing protection and care.”
- Darcio — “This name brings to mind a sense of rich depth, a lovely dark variant that carries a classic and enduring charm.”
- Dix — “Ten; variant of dick from richard strong ruler”
- Durango — “Strong.”
- Delmore — “A name of French origin meaning 'of the sea'. It is considered a variant of Delmar, describing someone who lives by the seaside.”
- Dennet — “This French-derived name is a diminutive form of Dennis. It honors Saint Denys, the martyred patron saint of France.”
- Dennis — “Named for saint denys; wild, frenzied; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.)”
- Darrell — “Darling; darling, dearly loved, from the old english deorling”
Boy · French · “A French name associated with a saint known for taking care of children, emphasizing protection and care.”
Boy · French · “This name brings to mind a sense of rich depth, a lovely dark variant that carries a classic and enduring charm.”
Boy · French · “This lovely name means "open," suggesting a life filled with new possibilities and an open heart. A wonderful choice for a child ready to embrace the world.”
Boy · French · “Darling; darling, dearly loved, from the old english deorling”
Boy · French · “From the name daryl; darling, from the old english deorling. also a variant of darrell”
Unisex · French · “Dear, beloved; darling, dearly loved, from the old english deorling”
Unisex · French · “Descendent of the challenger; from the elder tree grove”
Unisex · French · “This French name refers to someone who lives by the elder tree grove. It is a nature-inspired surname that transitioned into use as a first name.”
Boy · French · “Delane means 'from the elder tree grove.' This nature-inspired name connects your child to tranquility and the beauty of the outdoors.”
Boy · French · “Mariner of the sea; variant of delmar: seaside”
Boy · French · “A name of French origin meaning 'of the sea'. It is considered a variant of Delmar, describing someone who lives by the seaside.”
Boy · French · “From the name dennis; from the latin dionysos or dionysus, referring to the greek god of wine”
Boy · French · “This French-derived name is a diminutive form of Dennis. It honors Saint Denys, the martyred patron saint of France.”
Boy · French · “Named for saint denys; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.)”
Unisex · French · “Named for saint denys; wild, frenzied; variant of dionysius. dionysius is the mythological greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking: (equivalent to the roman god bacchus.)”
Unisex · French · “Named for saint denys; from the latin dionysos or dionysus, referring to the greek god of wine”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning by the still waters, often used as a surname. It evokes a sense of tranquility and a calm environment.”
Unisex · French · “War horse; variant of a french surname. american classic western film destry rides again”
Boy · French · “A French name that suggests one who is like a lion or someone born near the sea.”
Boy · French · “Ten; variant of dick from richard strong ruler”
Unisex · French · “From the south in the u s; abbreviation of richard. in the usa dixie refers to the french word for ten; also to the southern states below the mason- dixon line”
Unisex · French · “A French feminine variant of Dominic, which carries the religious meaning of belonging to the Lord.”
Unisex · French · “A French unisex name derived from the Latin Dominicus, meaning of the Lord or belonging to God.”
Boy · French · “The French form of Donato, which means a gift or a present. It is a traditional name expressing that the child is a blessing.”
Boy · French · “Of the valley; dark. many irish and scottish names have the meaning dark or black”
Boy · French · “God is my judge.”
Unisex · French · “From Arcy (a place, variant of D'Arcy)”
Boy · French · “From Arcy (a place)”
Boy · French · “From Arcy (a place, variant of Darcel)”
Boy · French · “Beloved.”
Boy · French · “Leader.”
Boy · French · “Town of eagles.”
Boy · French · “Page boy.”
Boy · French · “Page boy.”
Boy · French · “Beloved.”
Boy · French · “Hope.”
Unisex · French · “From the river Delaware”
Boy · French · “Of the mountain.”
Boy · French · “Of the mountain.”
Boy · French · “Of the king.”
Boy · French · “Of the king.”
Boy · French · “Of the king.”
Boy · French · “Of the king.”
Boy · French · “From the south (short form of Desmond)”
Unisex · French · “Destiny (variant of Destino)”
Boy · French · “Destiny.”
Boy · French · “Place-name.”
Unisex · French · “Desired (diminutive of Didier)”
Boy · French · “Desire.”
Unisex · French · “Present.”
Unisex · French · “Loving.”
Boy · French · “Of the mountain.”
Boy · French · “Strong.”
Boy · French · “Strong.”
Boy · French · “Strong.”
Boy · French · “From the valley.”
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