Names That Mean Swarthy
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- Dwayne
Origin:
Spelling variation of DuaneMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
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 bearer is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The basketball superstar spells his name DwYAne Wade.
- Duff
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
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.
- Duane
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
An old Irish surname that was big in the 1960s, but would be an unexpected choice for a child now.
- Dugan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.
- Duff
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.