Where Is the Name Darcy from?

The name Darcy is primarily a gender-neutral name of French origin that means Dark One. The given name Darcy is from an English surname, originally derived from the French "d'Arcy." D'Arcy indicated a family from Arcy, France. Mr. Darcy is the famous love interest in Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice.

Is the name Darcy Scottish?

The name Darcy is a popular one around the world as both as a surname or a given name for a boy or a girl. It has both an Irish and a French origin, with two similar names emerging independently of each other.

Is Darcy a rare name?

Though Darcy is the ultimate Jane Austen hero name, it is rarely used for boys today though it's on the upswing for girls. ... And in terms of image, it's one of the quintessential English names for boys.