Darnel

Darnel Meaning & Origin

About Darnel
The name "Darnel" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "darnel" which refers to a type of weed or grass that grows among wheat and other crops. Metaphorically, the name can symbolize someone who is perceived as a troublemaker or a deceptive individual, as the weed itself is often considered harmful and unwanted. Additionally, "Darnel" can also be interpreted as a variant of the name "Darnell," which means "hidden nook" or "hidden spot" in Old English, suggesting a sense of secrecy or seclusion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Darnel are male.

Darnel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 R N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑrnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Darnel in Braille

Here's how to represent Darnel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Darnel in braille

How to Spell the Name Darnel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Darnel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Darnel in sign language

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