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Darcee

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How to Pronounce Darcee

Pronounced DAR-see /ˈdɑːr.si/Medium

Meaning: Darcee is an -ee spelling of Darcy, the Norman surname from d'Arcy, 'from Arcy,' a place name in France. The playful ending is a written variation used to feminize the name, not a separate origin.Low

In 30 seconds: Darcee is an -ee spelling of Darcy, a Norman French name meaning 'from Arcy.' It saw quiet use from around 1952 (said DAR-see).
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningDarcee is an -ee spelling of Darcy, the Norman surname from d'Arcy, 'from Arcy,' a place name in France. The playful ending is a written variation used to feminize the name, not a separate origin.
U.S. rank (2014)#15033 β†— Rising
2014 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 518
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196019522014

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Darcee is a spelling of Darcy, the Norman French surname from d'Arcy, 'from Arcy.' The -ee ending was a favorite mid-century flourish for turning surnames into feminine first names. Darcee appears in United States records from around 1952 and reached a small high around 1960. It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year.

A girl named Darcee at that high would be in her sixties now. The -ee spelling never overtook the plain Darcy, which drifted toward girls in later decades; Darcee reads as a friendly, of-its-era respelling that has kept only a small, quiet foothold.

Did you know? Darcee gives the surname Darcy, 'from Arcy,' a soft -ee ending, a common mid-century way to turn a family name into a girl's name.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Darcee β€” Spelling of Darcy; Norman d'Arcy 'from Arcy'

Variations

DarcyDarcieDarcey

Nicknames

DarCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darcee mean?

It is a spelling of Darcy, a Norman French name meaning 'from Arcy.'

How do you pronounce Darcee?

It's said DAR-see /ˈdɑːr.si/, two syllables.

Is Darcee a boy or girl name?

Darcee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Darcee?

It has always been rare, a Darcy spelling given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.

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