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Darcy

Gender-neutral · French · Medium name

Meaning
Dark one, from Arcy

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
DAR-see
Origin
French

From French, a surname meaning from Arcy; associated with dark.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: French, English, Irish

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland

Alternate spellings

  • DarceyEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Mr. Darcy

    Fictional

    Romantic hero of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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