Darcy

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑɹ.si/(American English) /ˈdɑː.si/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Norman French d'Arcy, originally denoting someone who came from the town of Arcy in La Manche, France. A notable fictional bearer is Fitzwilliam Darcy from Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice (1813).

Related Names

Given Name DescendantsDarcey, Darcie, D'Arcy, Darcy(English)
User SubmissionD'arcy

Categories

literature
Entry updated December 1, 2024