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Darcey

Girl name · 562 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Darcey: 562 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 40 births in 2010.

Of French origin, Darcey began as a Norman surname derived from the Latin *Arciacum*, meaning "from Arcy" – a place in France whose name likely comes from a Gallo-Roman personal name, *Arcius*. The name is most famously associated with the Darcy family of English nobility, immortalised by Jane Austen’s Mr. Darcy in *Pride and Prejudice*, though that character’s first name is Fitzwilliam. In Scotland, the spelling Darcey has become a popular feminine given name, particularly since the 1990s, often seen as a variant of the more common Darcy. The name also shares its root with the French commune of Arcy-sur-Cure, known for its prehistoric cave paintings. A notable bearer is Darcey Bussell, the celebrated English ballerina and former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet.