Darcy

Unisex

Origin: French · Irish

Meaning

“from the Norman surname d'Arcy ('of Arcy'); Irish families also anglicised Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one's descendant'”

Cultural Notes

Of Norman French origin referring to the French town of Arcy; famous as the surname of Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Darcy

  • Darcy Bussell

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