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Darcy, Darcey or Darcie?

58 replies

Lily9999 · 10/10/2020 22:41

How would you spell this name? Darcey, Darcy or Darcie?

Also, opinions on this name ? I think it’s a pretty and not very common name but is still a heard of name, however, something is holding me back! 🥴

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 11/10/2020 18:57

I like Darcy. If Ds (now 15) had been a girl the name would have been Darcy Rachel.

Spied · 11/10/2020 18:54

Darcy

AfterSchoolWorry · 11/10/2020 18:51

It was very popular 2/3 years back and not in a good way.

MikeUniformMike · 11/10/2020 18:48

Not only do I not like it, I know of several, who are about 8 yrs old now.

daisypond · 11/10/2020 15:00

Darcey is the best, as in the ballerina - and that’s a stage name/middle name due to her complicated family history - if you really must.
All are awful names for a girl.

Iknewyouwerewaitingforme · 11/10/2020 14:54

I really don’t like it. It’s so twee verging on sickly for me. Sorry!

Hatscats · 11/10/2020 14:12

Darcy

MikeUniformMike · 11/10/2020 14:02

Celebrity-inspired name that wasn't her birth name.Surname.

I dislike it regardless of how you spell it.

Romemarie · 11/10/2020 11:45

Love the name. And spelling should be Darcey. It’s a great name!

emilybrontescorsett · 11/10/2020 11:31

I think my gut is saying Darcey. I like it.

WiserOwl · 11/10/2020 11:07

You forgot D'Arcy!

I don't like it as a first name. It was a bit of the moment, years ago.

what about a NN for ............Dara Celine? Delia Lucy?

sibbys · 11/10/2020 11:04

DARCY

MercyBodle · 11/10/2020 11:03

Darcy spelling. Not unusual though.

WunWun · 11/10/2020 09:01

Darcy is the only spelling as far as I'm concerned. The other two look awful.

pilates · 11/10/2020 08:59

Darcy

toastofthetown · 11/10/2020 08:57

Darcy is a popular name though, especially when spellings are combined. Adding together the spellings for Darcy, Darcey and Darcey makes it the 31st most popular name in England and Wales, sitting between Matilda and Daisy. That's not counting for Darcy-Rose, Darcie-Mae etc which will add further the popularity.

ComicePear · 11/10/2020 08:32

Darcy. I like it.

EggyPegg · 11/10/2020 08:28

I know three. One Darcey and two Darcy's. I think Darcy is the right one personally as that's the Pride and Prejudice spelling.

It is fairly common where I am (South West like a PP).

NC4NW123 · 11/10/2020 08:25

Darcey

CodenameVillanelle · 11/10/2020 08:18

@Ghosts2020

adore a good IE spelling, ie Emilie, Hollie, Lillie, Daphnie ect
None of those are good spellings. Ick.
August20 · 11/10/2020 08:16

I would think Darcy as the default.

I know it's used as a girls name but I immediately think surname à la Pride and Prejudice.

toastofthetown · 11/10/2020 07:21

I prefer Darcey for the Darcey Bussell association, but the most popular spelling in the UK is Darcie.

Ghosts2020 · 11/10/2020 05:54

adore a good IE spelling, ie Emilie, Hollie, Lillie, Daphnie ect

hollylouise1994 · 11/10/2020 05:18

It’s a popular name, I liked it but this whole spelling thing is exactly what put me off. I got a bit obsessed trying to decide on the ‘right’ spelling. If you like it then go with the spelling you like best.

Rockmehardplace · 11/10/2020 00:34

Darcie. It’s very popular around here.

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