Names That Mean Swarthy

  1. Dwayne
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Duane
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Duff
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Duane
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "swarthy"
    • Description:

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

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "swarthy"
    • Description:

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

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "swarthy"
    • Description:

      Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.