Dog Names > Darcy

Darcy

Female

Meaning

Dark one; from the fortress

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːrsi/

Traits associated with the name Darcy:

Darcy has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Darcy tend to be loving, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Darcy?

Naming your dog Darcy suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Darcy is a character in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. It also suggests that you have a strong appreciation for tradition and timelessness.

Is Darcy a good dog name?

Darcy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Darcy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,204

686

New York City Dog Name Database

1,063

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Darcy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Darcy was, in the past month, the 881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Darcy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Darcy was viewed 151 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Darcy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Darcy is most adored in Ohio, Arizona and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Colorado and Michigan.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Darcy.

Darcy is found in these categories:

posh

Derived from aristocratic Pride and Prejudice character, exuding upper-class elegance.

preppy

Hails from aristocratic roots, echoing Jane Austen's dashing Mr. Fitzwilliam.

Dog names like Darcy:

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Diva

A moody princess

Diana

The goddess of hunting in roman mythology

Daphne

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Darla

Dear, Loved One

Delia

Person From Delos

Comments (3)

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Bianca Salas (Arizona, United States)

I still haven't found a mate for Franz, but I will find one soon ok and also, I am making a cartoon movie about it might not be much but I am still making it so it can be on Disney plus ok.
January 08, 2023

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Bianca Salas (Arizona, United States)

My dog is going to find a mate and have puppies, so I decided to name one Darcey I don't know if all of them are by or all of them are girls or both so yeah
November 28, 2022

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Carolyn King (North Carolina, United States)

Getting a blue heeler with a black head. Darcy popped into my mind when I told my husband she has a dark head, then I looked it up. Perfect!!!!
February 10, 2022

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