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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Dark; From Arcy

Whether they like to embrace their dark side or they walk on the sunny side of the road, baby will always carry a touch of poetic drama with them, thanks to this gender-neutral name. A variant of Darcy, Darcel means "dark," thanks to its French roots, and "from Arcy," from its Irish side. Darcel also has a brooding, romantic feel thanks to Jane Austen's Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, perfect if you're searching for baby names with a literary tie.