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D'Orsay
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An anglicisation of the Irish name Dorchaidhe meaning 'Dark one'. The literal English form of this name is unusual and now probably politically questionable. However the original Gaelic sense of the word and the name is acceptable although Darcy increasingly used as a substitute. Famous name: New Zealand blues musician and band leader Darcy Perry. |
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Dagda
Daghda |
Gaelic: ‘God of Goodness’. The Dagda is the supreme god in Irish pagan mythology who led the Tuatha De Danaan, the legendary early inhabitants of Ireland. Gaelic ‘dea-Dia’ means ‘all good’ or ‘all-powerful’. |
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Dallan
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Gaelic: 'Blind'. A diminutive meaning little blind one. St Dallan was a bishop of Donaghmore. Real person online family genealogist site developer and researcher Dallan Quass. |
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Damien
Daman |
Greek: ‘Tamer’. The French spelling of Damian derived originally from Greek word meaning 'to tame’ Famous names Irish singer songwriters Damien Rice and Damien Dempsey. |
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Daniel
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Hebrew: 'God is my judge'. A very popular name perhaps probably because it has been used to anglicise the popular native name Donal. Gaelic forms Daineal and Dainial. Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), was an Irish political figure whilst Daniel O’Donnell is an Irish singer popular with ladies of a certain age. Daniel Fergus "Danny" McGrain is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for Celtic F.C. as a wing back. He made 657 appearances scoring 8 goals and was a key Scottish internationalist appearing in the 1974 and 1978 World Cup squads. |
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Darby
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A form of Dermot which spread from Ireland to England as far back as 1560. Disney released a film called ‘Darby O'Gill and the Little People’ which actor Cyril Cusack and Chief Justice (later president) Cearbhall O Dalaigh picketed in Dublin due to what they felt was ridiculous stereotyping of the Irish people. The film has been little-seen or promoted by Disney ever since. Darby Conley is an American cartoonist who created the popular comic strip Get Fuzzy. |
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Darcy
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French origin from the Darcy family who came to Ireland in the fourteenth century. A surname adopted as a Christian name. Darcy name reflects the family origins in Arcy-Ste-Restitue or –Arcy-sur-Cure. Famous name: New Zealand blues musician and band leader Darcy Perry. |
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Darkey
Dorchaidhe |
Gaelic: ‘Dark One’. The literal English form of this name is unusual and now probably politically questionable. However the original Gaelic sense of the word and the name is acceptable although Darcy increasingly used as a substitute. Famous name: New Zealand blues musician and band leader Darcy Perry. |
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Darragh
Darragh |
Gaelic: ‘Oak’. The name is derived from the word dair, meaning 'oak'.
Is becoming more popular in modern times as the fashion for naturally descriptive Gaelic names increases. Real person Darroch Donald, born in Scotland in 1965 Darroch is now a New Zealand citizen with three major passions in life - wildlife, photography and travel. |
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Darren
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A name which has become increasingly popular in modern times largely down to its fame as the name of the lead male character in the long running TV and Film series ‘Bewitched’. May well be of Irish origin however meaning 'little great one'. Famous name: supernatural fantasy author Darren Shan. |
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