Darren
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Etymology
A twentieth century invention possibly from a rare surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales.
- The name became popular, particularly in U.K., from a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin.
Quotations
- 1837 The Saturday Magazine, John William Parker, v.10 (1837), page 94 ("Silver Mines in Great Britain"):
- About the middle of the sixteenth century, Darren, and the adjoining mine of Cwm Symlog, were extensively and profitably worked - - -
- 1862 Illustrated Dublin Journal, James Duffy, page 216 ( "The Lady of Darren"):
- - - - the sun shone down merrily on the green woods of Darren, the bright Liffey tumbled joyously down by bank and brake, and a joyous peal of bells rang out to welcome the happy bridal of the Lady of Darren and her handsome lover, Sir Brian Courtenay.
- 1959 Gwen Bristow: Celia Garth, Crowell 1959, page 15:
- Darren was a beautiful youth, strong and well made.
- 1998 Barbara Vine ( Ruth Rendell ), The Chimney Sweeper's Boy, ISBN 0670879274, page 315:
- One of those awful names, Gareth or Darren - no, Jason.