Skip to main content
Back to all names
UnisexEnglish

Darnelle

dar-NEL

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

611

Peak Year

#28 in 1984

First Recorded

1943

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Darnelle is a surname-turned-given name of uncertain origin, but potentially related to the word 'darnel', a type of grass. It may also be a variation of Darnell.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Gender Split

Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

UniqueAdaptableFriendlyResourceful

Want to explore Darnelle further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Darnelle.

More Names to Explore

View all