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Can anyone please tell me a little bit more about my name? All I know is its French and is from old norman family but I would love to know more about my name. If you can please help I would be so grateful. Thank you.
Darcie Nickolas
Darcie Nickolas
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Now this is what the Oxford Dictionary of English Surnames has got:
Darcey, Darcy, D'Arcy: Norman de Adreci, de Areci 1086; William "Daresci" 1166; Roger Arsi 1173-82; Thomas Darcy 1276. From Arcy (La Manche [= the Channel]). The Irish Darcy derives from JOhn D'Arcy (14th) but is also an anglicizing of Ó Dorchaidhe "descendant of the dark man".
The Oxford Dictionary of First Names adds:
It has always retained a somewhat aristocratic flavour, which has enhanced its popularity as a given name. It is the surname of the Hero of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" (1813).
Hope this helps at least a bit.
Andy ;—)
Darcey, Darcy, D'Arcy: Norman de Adreci, de Areci 1086; William "Daresci" 1166; Roger Arsi 1173-82; Thomas Darcy 1276. From Arcy (La Manche [= the Channel]). The Irish Darcy derives from JOhn D'Arcy (14th) but is also an anglicizing of Ó Dorchaidhe "descendant of the dark man".
The Oxford Dictionary of First Names adds:
It has always retained a somewhat aristocratic flavour, which has enhanced its popularity as a given name. It is the surname of the Hero of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" (1813).
Hope this helps at least a bit.
Andy ;—)
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a question for you, Andy
I saw The Oxford Dictionary of First Names at a local bookstore and was thinking of purchasing it. Do you recommend it? What are its pros and cons? Thanks :)
I saw The Oxford Dictionary of First Names at a local bookstore and was thinking of purchasing it. Do you recommend it? What are its pros and cons? Thanks :)
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I bought it as a paperback and it is well worth its price. To me it seems very reliable, reluctant in case of doubt, and often with a good sense of humour. It has some nice little stories that make you smile and understand a lot about the history of names. It sure has helped me a lot!
Andy ;—)
Andy ;—)
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thanks :)
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DARCY m,f
Usage: English
Pronounced: DAHR-see
From a Norman surname meaning "from Arcy" from French D'Arcy, originally denoting one who came from Arcy in France. This is the surname of a character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Someone else could perhaps elaborate on Behind the Name's entry.
Miranda
Usage: English
Pronounced: DAHR-see
From a Norman surname meaning "from Arcy" from French D'Arcy, originally denoting one who came from Arcy in France. This is the surname of a character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Someone else could perhaps elaborate on Behind the Name's entry.
Miranda
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