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Darla

Darla is an adorable girl-given name of English origin. The title is a variant and shortened version of the elegant "Darlene," meaning "darling" and "dearly beloved." This name attracted attention in the 90s thanks to the children's classic The Little Rascals, featuring Darla as the protagonist's sweetheart. A retro name like this is sure to have more than just Alfalfa pining after it, though! A stylish and vintage classic, this name is perfect for baby Darla destined to be the cutest from day one.
British Female
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Meaning

Darling, dearly beloved

Popularity

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Pronunciation

DAHR-lah

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Traits

  • Sweet
  • Cheerful
  • Loving
  • Charming

Compatibility

Darla pairs well with traditional or classic sibling names, providing a nice contrast. As a middle name, it adds a touch of warmth and tenderness to the overall name combination. Culturally, Darla fits nicely in British-inspired or vintage naming styles.

Sweet Cheerful Loving Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Darla Hood

Darla Hood

Actress

Born: November 8, 1931 · Leedey, Oklahoma, USA

Portrait of Darla K. Anderson

Darla K. Anderson

Film Producer

Born: January 1, 1970 · Glendale, California, USA

Portrait of Darla Moore

Darla Moore

Businesswoman

Born: August 1, 1954 · Lake City, South Carolina, USA

Portrait of Darla Taylor

Darla Taylor

Athlete

Born: January 2, 1972 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Darla Zelenitsky

Darla Zelenitsky

Paleontologist

Born: January 1, 1970 · Canada

Portrait of Darla Crane

Darla Crane

Actress

Born: May 21, 1966 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Darla Original form
  • Дарла Cyrillic
  • 达拉 Chinese
  • دارلا Arabic
  • დარლა Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Yiddish

Cultural Adaptations

  • दार्ला (Darla) Hindi
  • ダーラ (Dāra) Japanese
  • 다를라 (Dareulla) Korean
  • דאַרלאַ (Darla) Yiddish

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darla

What does Darla mean?
Darling, dearly beloved
What is the origin of Darla?
Darla has British origins.
Is Darla popular?
Darla has been viewed 84 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Darla?
Similar names include Niah, Umoja, Aidan, Bree, Mina.
How do you pronounce Darla?
Darla is pronounced DAHR-lah.

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