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Darnise

Quick answerThe given name 'Darnise' is derived from the French name 'Darnise' or 'Dernise', which is a variant of 'Dernis', meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired', and is of Germanic origin, specifically from the Old High German word 'darn' meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,174
TrendVintage
Peak year1957
Syllables2
Origin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#11,174

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Darnise

The given name 'Darnise' is derived from the French name 'Darnise' or 'Dernise', which is a variant of 'Dernis', meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired', and is of Germanic origin, specifically from the Old High German word 'darn' meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Darnise' is derived from the French name 'Darnise' or 'Dernise', which is a variant of 'Dernis', meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired', and is of Germanic origin, specifically from the Old High German word 'darn' meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'. The name 'Darnise' is primarily associated with French culture and has been used in various forms across different cultures, including in medieval European contexts.

Darnise currently ranks #11,174 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.

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