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Darn

Boy Name day: September 2
Darn is a short form of Darnell: on birth records it is written Darnell (30,611 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Darnell page. Also a short form of Gardner.
Origin: Old English (transferred surname). Meaning: From an English place name meaning 'hidden nook/secret corner'.
From Old English 'derne' (hidden, secret) + 'halh' (nook, corner of land), the source of the place/surname Darnall.

Name day for Darn

September 2

Why this day? Darn is a short form of Darnell, and shares its name day.

Darn is celebrated in the United States on September 2.

The story of the name Darn

Darn is a short form of Darnell. It keeps its origin (Old English (transferred surname)) and meaning — from an English place name meaning 'hidden nook/secret corner', and shares its name day, September 2.

On birth records, Darn is rarely written as such: the Darns are Darnells (30,611 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Darnell page. Darn is also a short form of Gardner.

Frequently asked questions about Darn

What does Darn mean?

Darn is a short form of Darnell, which means from an English place name meaning 'hidden nook/secret corner'.

When is Darn's name day?

September 2, together with Darnell: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Darn a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Darnell.

Darn's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Darn

Top 10

  1. Tonia96%
  2. Tracie95%
  3. Sonja95%
  4. Kellie95%
  5. Darcy93%
  6. Jarrod92%
  7. Kelli92%
  8. Darin92%
  9. Janelle92%
  10. Dina92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun50%
  2. Jermaine55%
  3. Candy62%
  4. Greta62%
  5. Gretchen62%
  6. Bobbi62%
  7. Ginger63%
  8. Damon64%
  9. Mandy65%
  10. Clint66%

Love potential for Darn

Top 10

  1. Tracie94%
  2. Yvette93%
  3. Tonia91%
  4. Aimee90%
  5. Amie90%
  6. Kellie90%
  7. Nikki90%
  8. Marcy89%
  9. Kristine88%
  10. Kristi88%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint47%
  2. Damon54%
  3. Kris56%
  4. Vance57%
  5. Angelique57%
  6. Alisa58%
  7. Candy59%
  8. Ginger60%
  9. Shaun63%
  10. Mandy63%

Professional potential for Darn

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Jolene49%
  3. Toby49%
  4. Keri49%
  5. Candy49%
  6. Shanna51%
  7. Mandy52%
  8. Yvette52%
  9. Carey53%
  10. Traci53%

Crush potential for Darn

Top 10

  1. Cherie96%
  2. Tonia96%
  3. Tracie96%
  4. Maribel96%
  5. Darin96%
  6. Kellie96%
  7. Kelli95%
  8. Jolene93%
  9. Audra93%
  10. Traci93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun47%
  2. Bobbi52%
  3. Jermaine52%
  4. Clint61%
  5. Elisha63%
  6. Vance64%
  7. Candy67%
  8. Gretchen68%
  9. Jami68%
  10. Greta68%
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