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Darnley

suburban area · Glasgow City

Old EnglishAI-generated

Darnley is likely an Old English name meaning 'hidden clearing' or 'secret clearing'. The 'darn' element suggests secrecy, and 'ley' refers to a clearing or meadow.

Word origins

Darnley
Old EnglishPossibly 'hidden clearing' or 'secret clearing'.(from dern "hidden, secret", leah "woodland clearing, meadow")