Darnise
Girl · 2 syllables
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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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