Darnell

Darnell is a unique gender-neutral name of English origin. It comes from the phrase "derne halh," meaning "hidden nook." In the Middle Ages, this phrase may have been used to describe a place that was concealed by greenery and shrubbery. Evoking images of rolling valleys, grassy fields, and leafy oak trees, Darnell is a name that brings to mind the peaceful atmosphere of the English countryside. This moniker may also derive from darnel, the title given to an intoxicating plant that grew in medieval England. Some sources suggest that as a last name, Darnell may have referred to those who “lived near a patch of darnel.” While baby is unlikely to find darnel blossoming in their garden, their name will remind them to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world.