Darsi

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Pronounced DAR-see /ˈdɑr.siː/Medium

Meaning: Darsi is a phonetic respelling of Darcy, from the Norman French surname d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy,' a place in Normandy. Brought to England after the Conquest, Darcy became a first name; Darsi simply writes it the way it sounds.Low

In 30 seconds: Darsi is a phonetic spelling of Darcy (said DAR-see), from the Norman French for 'from Arcy.' It appeared around nineteen-sixty and stayed rare.

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningDarsi is a phonetic respelling of Darcy, from the Norman French surname d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy,' a place in Normandy. Brought to England after the Conquest, Darcy became a first name; Darsi simply writes it the way it sounds.

U.S. rank (1969)#6092 ↘ Falling

1969 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Darsi is a sound-spelled form of Darcy, from the Norman French d'Arcy, 'from Arcy' in Normandy. The surname crossed to England after 1066 and became a given name; Darsi is a mid-century American respelling that keeps the pronunciation plain.

Records show Darsi mostly around nineteen-sixty, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak and never common. A girl named Darsi then would be in her sixties today.

Did you know? Darcy, the name behind Darsi, arrived in England with the Normans as d'Arcy, 'from Arcy' - the same surname Jane Austen later made famous in Pride and Prejudice.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Darsi — Phonetic Darcy; Norman French d'Arcy 'from Arcy'; plain-Latin only.

Variations

DarcyDarcieDarci

Nicknames

DarSis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Darsi mean?

Darsi is a phonetic spelling of Darcy, from the Norman French d'Arcy, 'from Arcy,' a place in Normandy.

How do you pronounce Darsi?

It is said DAR-see /ˈdɑr.siː/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Darsi a boy or girl name?

Darsi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Darsi?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around nineteen-sixty.