Darcy
Gender: Unisex
Origin: French
Meaning: From Arcy
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Darcy Meaning and Origin
Darcy is a unisex name of French origin, meaning: “from Arcy.” Originally a Norman baronial name d’Arcy borne by a family who came from Arcy in northern France. The name became well-known thanks to the character of Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice,” which was published in 1813. In the book, Mr. Darcy is depicted as a wealthy and proud gentleman who eventually overcomes his pride and prejudice to marry the novel’s protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet. Since then, the name Darcy has become popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It can be used as a first name or a surname, and it has several variations, including Darcey, Darcie, and Darci.
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