Introduction
Dog Names that Start with D in Pop Culture
When you think of the letter D and dogs in pop culture then 101 Dalmatians springs to mind. And while the film centres on the Dalmatian couple Pongo and Perdita, it is the collective Dalmatian brood that steals the show. This movie remains an old one and a great one, with the adorable Dalmatians and their classy black and white spotted coats spurring a popular resurgence in dog owners wanting their own Dalmatian. In 1996 a live action adaption of the film featured Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil, and for a baddie, she was the best!
Digby was the biggest dog in the world; who could forget this story featuring a classic shaggy dog story? In the movie, Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World, the plot starts with an Old English Sheepdog who accidentally drinks a liquid growth formula and expands to gigantic proportions. Criminals steal Digby and sell him to a circus, whereby Digby escapes and roams across the United Kingdom countryside. The race is on for Digby's owner and the mad scientist who invented the growth formula to find and give Digby the antidote before the government steps in with artillery and bombs to solve the problem. Anyone who has a dog knows that most will eat or drink just about anything, so this movie is believable ... in a fun kind of way. Digby is a great name for a dog. An Old English Sheepdog is a large dog at the best of times, but with growth formula... that is dreadful, devilish, diabolical and darn right disgraceful!
Duke was a dog who starred in the movie The Secret Life of Pets (2016) which was a hilarious movie that in all fairness, involved many other pets than just Duke. The film featured cats, birds, hamsters, lizards, a rabbit and even a pig. But the centre of the story revolves around Duke and his introduction to the home and the resident dog, Max. At first all is not well, but the two dogs learn to get along together when they become lost on the streets in New York. The other pets work to find Duke and Max and thwart a gang of the city's abandoned pets. I won't ruin the ending for you in case you haven't seen it, but it is worth watching for a good laugh. Duke is a grand name for a dog, as is Max. You can find some great pet names by watching the movies.
Dog Name that Starts with D Considerations
Male Dog Names that Start with D
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Donato
This Spanish name means a gift from God
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7 |
Dane
A Hebrew word meaning God will judge
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5 |
Derell
Derived from the Norman-French d'Airelle which meant one who came from Airelle in France.
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5 |
Dozer
A bulldozer that pushes anything out of their way
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Dice
Short and sharp - perfect for a small dog who moves at top speed
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Doozer
Just the fit for a tough dog
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Dodger
Goes around things at a great speed usually
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4 |
Dexter
It is a fun and popular name for a male dog
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4 |
Dekle
This unusual name means dusty one or a servant
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Dolby
Usually associated with sound equipment but awesome for a dog's name
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Dietz
A German name meaning a people's ruler
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Diablo
Would suit a large muscular dog like a German Shepherd or a Doberman Pinscher
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Denver
The capital of the State of Colorado
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2 |
Darth
As in Darth Vader from the Star Wars movies
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Dali
After Salvador Dali, a famous surrealist artist from Spain
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Diesel
A fluid cars and trucks run on; it is a cool name for a male dog
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Daggett
A character from the cartoon Angry Beavers
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Daan
An elegant name, derived from Daniel
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Deverick
The name comes from a place named Deverel
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Dagen
It is an Irish word meaning black haired and is ideal for a large black dog such as a Rottweiller
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Dude
Meaning a male person - really suits a cool dog who is always chill
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Duke
A position of power or regal standing
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Danger
Probably suitable for a large solid dog, although could be fun for a Jack Russell Terrier
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Drago
A French name meaning Dragon
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Darran
Celtic name meaning stranger
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Deus
This cool name means the love of God - how appropriate for your new best buddy
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Delsin
A native American word meaning he is as he appears
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Destry
A unique and lovely French surname
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Daric
Short and sharp name which is Irish and means strong oak
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Dylon
Of Welsh origin, meaning like a lion
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Female Dog Names that Start with D
Votes | Name | Vote |
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7 |
Dove
So soft, easy to say, and would suit a quiet thoughtful dog
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7 |
Dollie
Means a gift of God - perfect for a dogs name and by the way, God spelled backwards is dog
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7 |
Dakota
Meaning friend or ally and it would suit any dog really
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7 |
Daisy
The name means day's eye or it could be the cute flower daisy
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Diva
Picture a perfectly groomed tiny Pomeranian pooch and you will understand the word Diva
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Dionis
From Dionysus the god of Wine, is Spanish in origin
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Damsel
Means a delicate lady and what could suit a new puppy more
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Devora
Variant from the name Deborah or means little bee - how cute for a little miniature pooch
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Dalena
A variation of Madeline, it also means a small valley
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Dinora
Means judged and vindicated but sounds far more interesting than that
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Dinky
Okay, cuteness overload for a dainty fluffy little pooch who will always be tiny
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Dancer
Cute for a hyperactive bouncing dog
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Dezarae
This lovely name means very much desired which is what most puppies and dogs are
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Desirae
A variant of Desiree meaning the one desired, very French
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Dulcina
Of Spanish origin meaning sweet
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Dara
The name is Hebrew and means wise
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Dart
Very similiar to Dash - a dog that darts about here, there and everywhere
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Daze
Soft, easy to say and sounds lovely for a cool dog who just takes everything in stride
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Dash
A name for an active dog who dashes here, there and everywhere
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Dawn
The beginning of a new day or a new life
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Donita
This Latin word means a gift - how perfect
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Dixie
Means a tenth - so that means a dog that is tenth the size of any other ?
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Davita
It means beloved, perfect for a new puppy
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Daneeka
Sounds nice and would be lovely for a soft fluffy pooch
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Destiny
Greek mythology means god of Fate
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Dericka
Meaning gifted ruler, a nice unusual name for your dog
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Déja
As in Déja vu, French; already seen or have been here before
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Della
A name meaning noble, love this as its similar to popular Bella but just a little different
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Dina
Tiny and dainty sounding, although the meaning is from the valley
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Dimples
So cute for a puppy or dog that is always smiling and happy
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Community Dogs with a Name that Starts with D
![Dallas's name story for Dog Names that Start with D](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-that-start-with-d/experiences/1530690885.3/20180704-075445CA416145-D28E-4B3F-AE71-4B27CAE5C24D.jpeg)
He came from Dallas, Texas so we named him Dallas
![Domi's name story for Dog Names that Start with D](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-that-start-with-d/experiences/1532228423.92/20180722-030023IMG_20180714_082707355_LL.jpg)
Adopted at the ospca. He is a lab mixed. I named him after the hockey player. My best friend and my baby.
We looked at the gas prices where we got him and we saw diesel, so instead of the "S" we put a "Z" instead to make it unique.
![Dora's name story for Dog Names that Start with D](https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/daily_wag/name_guides/dog-names-that-start-with-d/experiences/1581952203.63/20200217-151003ed2eaec3-3403-4481-8c4b-6f86e242e896.jpeg)
Dora is short for Dorthy. The original meaning comes from Greece. It mean “Gift” or “Gods Gift”.