Darnley
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,707
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Darnley
Darnley is a boy name .
Darnley is currently ranked #32,707 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darnley include Dar, Darn, Darny, Darnie, Ley, Leyie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darnley include Darnell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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