Darling
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Darling
The given name 'Darling' is derived from the Old English word 'deorling', meaning 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*deoriz', which is also the source of the Modern English word 'dear'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Darling' is derived from the Old English word 'deorling', meaning 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*deoriz', which is also the source of the Modern English word 'dear'. The name 'Darling' is not commonly used as a given name in any specific culture or religion, but rather as a term of endearment in English-speaking cultures, with no notable historical context as a given name.
Darling currently ranks #3,301 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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