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Darcie-Leigh

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Darcie-Leigh: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2021.

Darcie-Leigh is a modern compound name, blending two distinct origins. Darcie derives from the Norman French surname d’Arcy, meaning “from Arcy,” a village in France, while Leigh is an Old English place-name meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” Together, the name evokes an image of a picturesque meadow in a French estate. Notable bearers of the base name Darcie include Australian cricketer Darcie Brown and English actress Darcie Lincoln; the double-barrelled form is especially popular in Scotland as a stylish, feminine choice. The Leigh element connects to countless British place names such as Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh in Greater Manchester. Culturally, this pairing reflects a contemporary trend for hyphenated names that combine heritage with a soft, flowing sound.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20214 babies
Latest (2021)
#6524 babies
Total births
4since 2021
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2021 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).