Darla Dove

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darla Dove — English
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darla Dove is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darla is a feminine given name of English origin. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics. The surname Dove: The surname Dove has several origins. In some cases the surname is derived from the Middle English dove ("dove"), which is in turn derived from the Old English dūfe ("dove"), or possibly sometimes the Old Norse dúfa ("dove"). In this way, this surname originated as a nickname for a gentle person, or an occupational name for a person who worked with doves. In some cases, the surname Dove originated from the fact that the Middle English word was also used as a masculine and feminine personal name. The surname Dove is also sometimes an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic MacCalmáin. Darla is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darla reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darla

English

Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.

Surname: Dove

English

The surname Dove has several origins. In some cases the surname is derived from the Middle English dove ("dove"), which is in turn derived from the Old English dūfe ("dove"), or possibly sometimes the Old Norse dúfa ("dove"). In this way, this surname originated as a nickname for a gentle person, or an occupational name for a person who worked with doves. In some cases, the surname Dove originated from the fact that the Middle English word was also used as a masculine and feminine personal name. The surname Dove is also sometimes an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic MacCalmáin.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darla is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darla by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Darla Dove

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darla Dove:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darla?
The first name Darla originates from English. Darla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla K. Anderson (fl. 1993–present), American film producer Darla Hood (1931–1979), American child actress, best known for her role in the Our Gang series Darla Moore (born 1954), American businesswoman Darla Pacheco (born 1989), Puerto Rican model Darla Vandenbossche (born 1963), Canadian actress Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a vampire in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Darla (Finding Nemo), character in the animated film Finding Nemo Darla Aquista, also called the Warlock's Daughter, a DC Comics.
When was Darla most popular?
The name Darla reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dove?
The surname Dove originates from English. The surname Dove has several origins. In some cases the surname is derived from the Middle English dove ("dove"), which is in turn derived from the Old English dūfe ("dove"), or possibly sometimes the Old Norse dúfa ("dove"). In this way, this surname originated as a nickname for a gentle person, or an occupational name for a person who worked with doves. In some cases, the surname Dove originated from the fact that the Middle English word was also used as a masculine and feminine personal name. The surname Dove is also sometimes an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic MacCalmáin.
How common is the surname Dove?
The surname Dove is shared by approximately 15K people worldwide.
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