Darnel

English

"the hidden spot"

Darnel Origin and Meaning

The name Darnel is a boy's name.

Darnel is a masculine name with both English and French origins. It derived either from the Old French surname 'D'Arnel,' or possibly from 'darnelle,' a type of ryegrass. The name gained modest recognition in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities as a variation of Darnell, which itself may have begun as a surname. Darnel has a strong, masculine sound with the familiar '-el' ending found in names like Michael and Daniel. While never reaching mainstream popularity, the name maintains steady usage as a distinctive choice that balances uniqueness with familiar phonetics. Its concise, two-syllable structure gives it a contemporary feel despite its historical roots.

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The name Darnel in Pop Culture

• Lolium temulentum typically known as darnel, poison darnel, darnel ryegrass or cockle, is an annual plant that forms part of the Poaceae family and part of the Lolium genus. The French word for darnel is ivraie (from Latin ebriacus, intoxicated), which expresses the drunken nausea from eating the infected plant, which can be fatal. The French name echoes the scientific name, Latin temulentus "drunk."