Darcy

Updated: May 10, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Darcy is quite a versatile name. It's been used for boys and girls throughout history, though it's more common for girls these days. It's been both a given name and a surname. It has three different meanings. And it's a name largely associated with literature. While Darcy hasn't been a top 1,000 baby name for boys or girls in a few decades, we could see this sweet moniker making a comeback. It works well with a variety of classic and current middle names.

Meaning of the name Darcy :

French: Dark-haired, from the fortress, from Arcy

Origin of the name Darcy :

Darcy was a surname after the Norman Conquest that became popular in England. It eventually became a common given name as well. It's thought to mean “dark-haired,” though it may also mean “from the fortress” or “from Arcy.”

Symbolism of the name Darcy :

Darcy doesn't offer too much in the way of symbolism. Most new parents will probably associate it with the literary character Mr. Darcy in the book “Pride and Prejudice.” It could also be chosen for a baby born with dark hair.

Style of the name Darcy :

Traditional, surname as a given name

Gender of the name Darcy :

Darcy is a unisex baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Darcy :

DAR-cee

Number of syllables in the name Darcy :

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Darcy :

The baby name Darcy evokes images of someone who is charismatic, outgoing, and charming.

Alternative spellings for the name Darcy :

Darcey
Darcie
Darci
Darcee
Darsey

Nicknames for the name Darcy :

Popularity of the name Darcy :

According to the Social Security Administration, Darcy has been a top 1,000 baby name for boys and girls in the United States. For boys, it was on the list from 1970 to 1954. It was most popular in 1968 when it ranked at number 871. For girls, it was on the list between 1949 and 1994, and it was most popular in 1968 when it ranked at number 349.