darcy etimology

The name Darcy has multiple origins and meanings. It is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, meaning “dark-haired” or “descendant of the dark” . The name is derived from the Irish surname Ó Dorchaidhe, which means "descendant of the dark one". The name Darcy is also a surname from the Norman barony of Arcy, La Manche, in what was once Normandy, a duchy/dukedom of France. The name is derived from the French word "d'Arcy," which indicated a family from Arcy, France. The name Darcy has been used as a given name and surname for centuries and has been borne by many notable people, including French scientist Henry Darcy, Irish golfer Eamonn Darcy, and Australian boxer Les Darcy.