Darnley
suburban area · Glasgow City
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable4 sources · historical forms · name elements
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 EnglishAttestedPossibly 'hidden clearing' or 'secret clearing'.(from dern "hidden, secret", leah "woodland clearing, meadow")
Historical forms
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