| Meaning | darling, beloved |
| Origin | English, Irish, Modern |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dar-lyn |
About Darlyn
Imagine a name that combines vintage charm with contemporary wearability—that's Darlyn. This distinctive choice brings retro appeal into the modern era, offering something wonderfully different from the names saturating today's birth announcements. Darlyn projects friendly warmth and approachable confidence, suggesting someone who makes others feel comfortable and valued. The "lyn" ending provides familiar feminine softness, while the "Dar" beginning adds unexpected strength and character. This name hasn't been overused, meaning your daughter will likely be the only Darlyn in her school, her workplace, her social circles. That's increasingly rare and remarkably valuable. Darlyn offers excellent nickname potential with Darla or Lyn available for variety. It ages beautifully, working just as well for a child as for an adult professional. The name strikes that perfect balance: recognizable enough to be immediately pronounceable, yet distinctive enough to be memorable. Choose Darlyn for individuality without difficulty, charm without commonality.
Names Similar to Darlyn
| Darla |
| Darlene |
| Diana |
| Deborah |
| Daniella |
| Dorothy |
| Danielle |
| Dominique |
| Delilah |
| Daisy |
| Donna |
| Dawn |
Nicknames for Darlyn
| Dar |
| Lyn |
| Darla |
| Lynnie |
| Darly |
Famous People Named Darlyn
| Darlyn Brewer | American singer-songwriter |
| Darlyn Madeleine | Costa Rican actress |
| Darlyn Ysidron | Mexican-American artist |
| Darlyn Portes | Dominican basketball player |
| Darlyn Bodaño | Filipino beauty queen |
| Darlyn Anaya | Venezuelan model |
| Darlyn Vlys | French electronic music producer |
| Darlyn Mendiola | Guamanian politician |
| Darlyn Sanguenza | Filipino volleyball player |
| Darlyn Reis | Brazilian journalist |
| Darlyn Romero | Salvadoran singer |
| Darlyn Stroble | American academic leader |
| Darlyn Swan | Australian actress |
| Darlyn D. R. Ty | Filipino writer |
| Darlyn Atkinson | British actress |
| Darlyn Antonio | Filipino footballer |
| Darlyn Booker | American public servant |
| Darlyn De La Rosa | Dominican softball player |
| Darlyn Rodríguez | Honduran politician |
| Darlyn Trewin | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
Characters Named Darlyn
| Darlyn Turner | Character in a mystery novel series |
| Darlyn Summers | Protagonist in a romance novel |
| Darlyn Pierce | Adventurous character in a fantasy story |
| Darlyn McConnell | Detective in a crime fiction |
| Darlyn Martinez | Teenager in a coming-of-age novel |
| Darlyn Walker | Space explorer in a sci-fi tale |
| Darlyn Pearson | Historical figure in a historical fiction |
| Darlyn Brooks | Supernatural being in a fantasy book |
| Darlyn Grey | Magical character in a fantasy world |
| Darlyn Rivers | Time traveler in a science fiction story |
| Darlyn Foster | Spy in a thriller novel |
| Darlyn Hartman | Heroine in a contemporary fiction |
| Darlyn Wood | Character in a family drama |
| Darlyn Sullivan | Adventurer in a young adult novel |
| Darlyn Reeves | Post-apocalyptic survivor in a dystopian fiction |
| Darlyn Knight | Knight in a medieval fantasy tale |
| Darlyn Blair | Character in a mystery-solving series |
| Darlyn Westwood | Victorian-era character in a historical novel |
| Darlyn Moon | Witch in a fantasy adventure |
| Darlyn Everhart | Character in a magical realism story |