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Names That Mean Swarthy

Updated October 2026

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  • Dwayne

    Spelling variation of Duane

    "swarthy"

    This is an offshoot of Duane, which is an old Irish surname. It took off in the 1960s, when it conveyed a surfer boy image, and reached as high as Number 111 in 1961. The most prominent current…

  • Duane

    Irish

    "swarthy"

    An old Irish surname that was big in the 1960s, but would be an unexpected choice for a child now.

  • Duff

    Irish

    "swarthy"

    Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.

  • Gethin

    Welsh

    "dark, swarthy complexion"

    A rugged Welsh name, reminiscent of Griffin, Gerard, and Gideon, Gethin is a familiar choice in the UK when it ranks in the Top 1000. Notable bearers include Game of Thrones actor Gethin Anthony,…

  • Ged

    English diminutive of Gerard, Gerald, or Gethin, German

    "spear strength; ruler with the spear; dark, swarthy complexion"

    An oldy-world feeling nickname-name, used for a number of names such as Gerard (said with a sound G) and Gethin (said with a hard first consonant). In the US, it may be associated with the General…

  • Dugan

    Irish

    "swarthy"

    Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.

  • Duff

    Irish

    "swarthy"

    This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion. Duff…