Don't feel down about finding costume ideas that start with the letter "D"! We put in the work to give you a massive selection of costumes, from Disney and Marvel to animals, movies, and more. You'll be well-prepared for any letter party, Halloween celebration, or other costumed event. Keep reading to discover the best letter "D" costume ideas!
1. Deadpool Costume
The merc with a mouth is ready to party! Deadpool costumes are so much fun to wear, whether you're attending a Halloween party, costume party, comic convention, or other costumed event. This unorthodox antihero is a great costume idea for people who love superheroes.
2. Dinosaur Costume
How many dinosaur species can you name? Make your kid-self happy by wearing a dinosaur costume! If you're going above and beyond in your quest for the perfect letter "D" costume idea, pick a dinosaur that starts with "D", like this Dilophosaurus costume.
3. Dorothy Costume
"There's no place like home!" Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz is an iconic Halloween costume, no matter the occasion. To look like this famous movie character, wear her signature gingham dress, sparkly red heels, and braids with bows.
4. Darth Vader Costume
Which Star Wars character is the most iconic? It's hard to pick just one, but Darth Vader is a solid choice. No...I am your costume!
5. Daphne Costume
If you love Scooby-Doo, dress as danger-prone Daphne! This beloved cartoon character is instantly recognizable, so expect lots of picture requests. Add to the fun with friends or family dressed as the rest of Mystery, Inc.
6. Devil Costume
Demons and devils have devious appearances that are perfect for Halloween. Pair your costume with a pointy pitchfork, and take your place as a ruler of darkness this Halloween.
7. Dog Costume
We couldn't forget about man's best friend! Dog costumes are great for Halloween, especially the warm and cozy ones for chilly fall weather. While any dog costume might do, we picked a Dalmatian costume because of the bonus letter "D".
8. Donkey Kong Costume
Several members of the Donkey Kong family have names that start with "D", but Donkey Kong is by far the most recognizable. (Even to those people who don't play video games.) Of course, you can include other Donkey Kong characters to create a group costume if you wish!
9. Dragon Costume
Have you wished you could ever ride a dragon? Maybe you'd prefer a dragon pet? What about being a dragon? Get yourself a cool dragon costume and embrace your new fantasy persona.
10. Deer Costume
If you love cute and cuddly Halloween costumes, we highly recommend looking at animal costumes! Quite a few animals start with the letter "D", including this adorable deer. You'll be nice and warm for the chilly fall weather.
11. Dolly Parton Costume
The iconic Dolly Parton is an excellent choice for celebrities with names starting with "D." Get yourself a sparkly cowgirl dress or a dress with fringe, cowboy boots, and a western-style hat. If you're feeling ambitious, you can belt a few of your favorite lines from songs like "9 to 5" or "Wildflowers."
12. Dracula Costume
Dracula is one of the most classic Halloween characters! Dress up as this gentleman vampire and do a little makeup to make your costume pop. Fangs and a little blood dripping down your chin go a long way to pulling it all together!
13. Duck Costume
Stand out in a bright yellow duck costume. This animal that starts with "D" is adorable, and so is the costume! Grab a few friends to be ducks with you, stand in a line, and you'll finally have your ducks in a row.
14. Doctor Costume
Is comfort key when you pick a Halloween costume? Get a doctor costume and be plenty comfortable wearing scrubs all night. The loose fabric of the costume and elastic waistband is your ticket to costume comfort.
15. Daisy Duck Costume
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Disney has a massive list of characters, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that we have a handful of Disney character costumes that start with "D". The delightful Daisy Duck is an excellent choice, and she pairs well with Donald or her friend Minnie Mouse.
16. Donald Duck Costume
Speaking of Donald Duck, we couldn't forget him! Famous for his adorable sailor suit and anger management issues, he is best friends with Mickey and Goofy. This plush Disney costume is nice and warm, so keep that in mind if you're expecting fair weather!
17. Darth Maul Costume
Who is your favorite Sith character? Quite a few of them start with "D" because their names often begin with Darth, and Darth Maul has one of the coolest Sith designs. This particular Darth Maul costume includes a mask—but if you have the makeup skills, go for it!
18. Deku Costume
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Deku is the protagonist of the popular anime series My Hero Academia. Deku is technically the hero name for Izuku Midoriya, a boy who obtained his powers (referred to as "quirks") from All-Might. While you can wear his superhero costume, you also have the option to wear his school uniform or his hero training gear.
19. Doctor Strange Costume
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For those unfamiliar with the character, Stephen Strange was a doctor before he became a superhero. The brilliant neurosurgeon was told he would not be able to perform surgery again after a bad car accident, which led him to the Ancient One. He learned the mystical and martial arts and became the superhero Doctor Strange!
20. Donkey Costume
Some animal costumes are cute, while others are kind of derpy. Embrace your silly side with a fun Donkey costume! While you could grab a few friends and be a group of farm animals, may we also suggest Shrek?
21. Dumbledore Costume
Don your wizarding robes and the Elder Wand, and make a splash as Dumbledore this Halloween! The Hogwarts Headmaster stands out from the rest of the staff with his bushy white beard and long silver-gray robe. Do you have what it takes to manage Hogwarts?
22. Doll Costume
Do you love quick, closet-ready costumes or costume ideas that give you creative reign with your makeup? You might love the idea of a doll costume! There are so many fun broken doll makeup looks to try, and it's easy enough to throw together at the last minute with a cute dress and your hair in pigtails or ringlet curls.
23. Death Eater Costume
Join forces with the Dark Lord in a Death Eater costume. These radical witches and wizards were part of Lord Voldemort's elite force and would not hesitate to use dark magic to further their cause. As far as Harry Potter costumes go, they're very appropriate for Halloween!
24. Donatello Costume
Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character is your favorite? Michelangelo is the goofy one, Raphael is the angry one, Leonardo is the leader, and Donatello is the smart one. We must admit that we love Donny a lot, and he'd be a fantastic friend to have with his gadget geekery!
25. Daenerys Costume
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Daenerys from Game of Thrones is another excellent character whose name starts with "D". (Granted, she may not be your favorite by the end of the series.) Feel like a mighty dragon warrior with a Daenerys costume! We wish we could have pet dragons like her, too.
26. Dolphin Costume
Dolphins are popular sea creatures, especially with their adorable smiles and cute antics. If dolphins are your favorite marine animal, maybe you'd like to wear a dolphin costume for Halloween. You're sure to bring smiles to people's faces as they see you waddling around in this dolphin costume.
27. Dopey Costume
The seven dwarfs in Snow White would be difficult to tell apart if it wasn't for their names matching their personalities. Grumpy is frequently angry, and Sleepy is constantly falling asleep. Then you have Dopey, who is the silly one in the group. Find the perfect Halloween costume to match your antics with a Disney Dopey costume!
28. Draculara Costume
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Be yourself, be unique, be a monster! Monster High began as a line of classic monster-themed dolls with a YouTube web series, but the franchise later added movies, video games, a cartoon series, and more. Draculara is the daughter of Dracula and frequently dresses in pink and black.
29. Darkwing Duck Costume
Let's get dangerous! When there's trouble, you call DW. Darkwing Duck is a classic Disney cartoon character from the 90s. While this costume is likely to be a hit with older audiences, he's such a fun character to wear for Halloween!
30. Disgust Costume
What emotion are you feeling right now? We hope it's not Disgust, but she's another great costume idea that starts with "D". Pair her with other emotions from Inside Out for the best group costume!
31. Dragonfly Costume
If you didn't know, bugs can be beautiful! Take the dainty dragonfly with its iridescent wings and colorful bodies. They practically shimmer in the summer light. Wear this pretty dragonfly costume and shimmer in the Halloween lights.
32. Dennis Nedry Costume
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Need the perfect costume to pair with a dinosaur? Dennis Nedry was the primary human antagonist in the first Jurassic Park movie. (He met a grisly end at the hands—or claws—of a Dilophosaurus.) Bring along a can of Barbasol, and you will have the perfect movie costume!
33. Danny Costume
Do you love costumes that let you wear your favorite pair of jeans? Danny Zuko is the leader of the T-Birds, a group of teen rebels who wear leather jackets and attend Rydell High. Pair this with jeans and roll up the cuffs for the perfect 50s look.
34. Dash Costume
The Incredibles are a family of supers, and middle child Dash has the power of speed! He's also a bit of a prankster, but his superpowers always get him out of trouble. What would you do if you could be as fast as Dash?
35. Din Djarin Costume
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Many of you know him as The Mandalorian, but his name is Din Djarin. After a bounty tasks him with bringing in a force-sensitive infant alive, he cannot allow himself to leave the child to such a fate and goes on the run with Grogu. If you're looking for an adorable daddy and me costume, this is the way.
36. Dr. Facilier Costume
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Dr. Facilier is one of Disney's famous lineup of villains. He's an evil witch doctor who makes deals with peoples' souls and has largely benefitted from doing so. However, he meets his match with Naveen and Tinana, who smash his talisman and watch as voodoo spirits drag him to the Spirit World to repay his debts.
37. Duchess Costume
We have already featured a few Disney characters that start with "D", so let's keep that ball rolling! Duchess, the mother cat in Disney's Aristocats, goes on an unintended adventure with her kittens when bitter Edgar realizes the cats are to receive Madame's inheritance instead of him. He tries to get rid of them so he will be the sole heir, but his actions end in him being written out of the will.
38. Dipsy Costume
Early childhood characters often make funny costumes for adults. Characters from shows like Barney and Yo Gabba Gabba are hilarious to see at adult Halloween parties. Teletubbies are definitely in the same boat. Make an unexpected childhood callback with this Dipsy costume!
39. Dolores Costume
Years later, we still get Encanto songs stuck in our heads whenever we see one of the characters. Do you? Dolores is a great Disney character who starts with "D". Her gift is super-hearing, and of course, tons of fan theories s[speculate that she knew about Bruno living in hidden parts of their house. Do you believe this fan theory?
40. Doc Costume
Doc is the leader of the seven dwarfs in Disney's Snow White, and he appears to be the only dwarf with a name that doesn't depict his personality. He's jovial and welcoming and eager to help Snow White in whatever capacity he can. Also, this is an excellent character costume if you wear glasses!
41. Draco Costume
Early in the Harry Potter series, Draco Malfoy cemented himself as one of the primary antagonists. He's stuck-up, rude, and vicious, and he wasn't shy about sharing how much he hated Harry Potter. However, he appears to have a change of heart at the very end, with his unwillingness to continue working for Voldemort.
42. Dory Costume
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Just keep swimming! With charm and surprising knowledge, Dory from Finding Nemo was the best friend any fish could ask for. Grab a Dory costume from Finding Nemo and bring smiles to everyone's faces this Halloween.
43. Disco Dancer Costume
Dominate the dance floor in a shiny disco costume! The disco era was about glitz and glam so that you could sparkle under the lights at the dance. Plenty of disco Halloween costumes have metallic fabrics, sequins, and sparkle so that you can look your disco best.
44. Dottie Costume
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Play ball! Dottie is the main character in A League of Their Own, a movie about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This cute baseball uniform dress is always a home run on Halloween.
45. Dale Costume
In classic Disney cartoons, Dale is half of the Chip and Dale brother duo. You can tell him apart from his brother because of his bright red nose and goofy behavior. (He's definitely the class clown.) Dale is an excellent choice if you need a warm Disney costume for a chilly Halloween night!
46. Dee Costume
Dee, or Dionne Davenport, is Cher's best friend in Clueless. This is the perfect Halloween costume for a dynamic duo of best friends! Don't forget your cell phones and your Valley Girl slang.
47. Daniel San Costume
You're the best around! The Karate Kid is a classic 1980s movie in which the protagonist, Daniel San, learns karate to overcome his bullies and learns a few life lessons along the way. This comfortable karate costume is a great outfit to wear all day on Halloween!
48. Dr. Drakken Costume
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"You think you're all that, but you're not!" Dr. Drakken is one of Kim Possible's main adversaries, but he's a rather bumbling mad scientist with a useful sidekick who helps him pull off his schemes. Still, with his technical know-how and Shego's common sense, they're pretty formidable!
49. Dani Dennison
Did you have a little sister or brother like Dani Dennison? She's Max's younger sibling, the main character in the film. She likes to tease him, as little siblings will, but she also depends on him to help her get out of trouble. Of course, you can't say you had to protect your kid brother or sister from centuries-old, children-eating witches!
50. Darla Costume
Fishy! Darla is a little terror when it comes to animals, especially fish. She taps on the glass and shakes bags of fish, but how much of it is childhood ignorance? (Some parenting about how to be respectful to animals is in order!) Her bright red pigtails and exterior dental work make her instantly recognizable as the villain in Finding Nemo.
We hope you discovered your next costume idea! There are so many costume ideas that start with "D" that it's difficult to mention them all. Do you have a favorite costume idea that starts with "D"? Did you find it on the list? Don't forget to check out our other costumes by letter for other excellent costume ideas.
