By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"from the south"
Great way to honor either Irish or Southern heritage without being too on the nose. Similar to other boys' names like Pacey, Casey, Percy and Chauncy.
Dacy is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Irish surname Deasy (from 'Ó Déasaigh' meaning 'one who is quick or nimble'), or it could be a variation of…
Daicy is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Daisy or possibly a phonetic spelling of Dacy. While Daisy traditionally derives from the flower name and is usually…
Daicey is an uncommon masculine name that likely represents a variant spelling of Dacy or possibly derives from an Irish surname. It may relate to names like Dacey or function as a diminutive form of…
Daffy is a masculine name that originated primarily as a nickname or diminutive form. It can be short for names like Daffyd (the Welsh form of David) or may simply be used as an independent given…
Dagny is traditionally a feminine name with Norse origins, though listed here as masculine. The name combines 'dagr' meaning 'day' and 'ny' meaning 'new,' essentially translating to 'new day' or 'new…
"quick-footed"
A long shot, but it could join the crop of dashing Irish surname names.
Dahey is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be derived from various cultural backgrounds, possibly having roots in African or Asian naming traditions. The name could be a…
"assembly, gathering"
Much stronger than Dale for a boy.
See DALEY.
Dawley is an uncommon masculine name that originates primarily as an English surname. Like many surname-to-first-name transitions, it has geographical origins, likely referring to someone from…
Daily is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Old English 'dæg-leah' meaning 'day's clearing' or 'day's meadow'. As a first name, it has modern appeal possibly…
Dailey is a masculine name with Irish and English origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dálaigh, meaning "descendant of Dálach" (assembler or one who holds gatherings). As a first name, Dailey…
Dantay is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Dante, which has Italian roots meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. Alternatively, it could be a…
English
"park with deer"
It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
Darbey is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Darby, which originated as an English and Irish surname derived from place names or the Old Norse 'deor-by' meaning 'deer village.' This…
Darsey is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darcy or D'Arcy, which originated as an Irish surname derived from the Norman French 'D'Arcy,' meaning 'from Arcy' (a place in France). This…
French and Irish surname
"dark one, or from Arcy, or from the fortress"
D'arcy is derived from the Norman place name Arcy, which became a surname for those who hailed from there. The distinctive apostrophe emphasizes its French aristocratic heritage. As a first name,…
Darsy is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a variation of more familiar names like Darcy or Darsey. Traditionally, Darcy originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Dorchaidhe,'…
Darcey is traditionally a surname derived from the French place name d'Arcy, though it has gained popularity as a first name for both genders, particularly for males in some regions. This elegant…
