Darci as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Darci

What is the meaning of the name Darci ?

The baby name Darci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑrsi/ (DAR-see).

Darci is English in Origin.

Darci is a streamlined respelling of Darcy, from the Norman French surname d’Arcy meaning “from Arcy,” a toponym found in France (notably Arcy‑sur‑Cure). Arcy likely derives from a Gallo‑Roman name Arcius or from Latin arx, “fortress,” giving the name a locational sense. Pronounced DAR-see.

Its use as a given name arose from the English surname tradition and was popularized by Mr. Darcy of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, first favoring boys. In the mid‑20th century it shifted toward girls in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Spelling variants include Darcy, Darcie, Darcey, Darcee, and the surname form D’Arcy; all are unisex in practice, though Darci and Darcey read especially feminine today. The name’s meaning remains strictly locative - “of Arcy” - with any association to “dark” considered folk etymology.