Darnley

Darnley meaning and name origin

Darnley \d(a)-rn-ley, dar-nley\ as a boy's name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Darnley is "grassy meadow". Place name. Darnel is a type of grass. Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and father of James VI of Scotland and I of England.

Baby names that sound like Darnley are Darnel, Darnell, Darneil, Darnall and Thornley. Other similar baby names are Farnley, Daryle, Denley, Dunley, Dunnley, Fernley, Farnly, Farnlee, Farnlea and Hernley.

Popularity of Darnley

Darnley is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#41003 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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