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Darling

Pronunciation: [ d-AHRL-ihng ]

Girl Name #3,329 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3329, Darling is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Darling is a girl name, recorded for 47 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRL-ihng.

Parents who love the name Darling often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#3,329
Total SSA Count
47

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Dar Day Darie Darlie

Also a Boy Name

Darling is also used as a boy name, ranked #30987.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darling

Is Darling a boy or girl name?
Darling is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3329. As a boy name, it is ranked #30987. Darling is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Darling?
Darling is pronounced d-AHRL-ihng.
How popular is the name Darling?
Darling is currently ranked #3329 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Darling?
Common nicknames for Darling include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie.
Is Darling a common or rare name?
Darling is an uncommon name, ranked #3329 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Darling

Darling is a girl name .

Is Darling a boy or girl name? Darling is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,329 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,987. Darling is more commonly used as a girl name.

Darling is currently ranked #3,329 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Darling include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Darling include Darla, Darlene, Darlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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