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Name Origin

Darnell is a modern English masculine given name. It is a combination of the surnames 'Darnell' and 'Nell.' The surname Darnell likely originated from an Old English place name meaning 'hidden valley near the deer park,' suggesting a connection to nature and tranquility.

englishmasculinemodernnaturetranquility

Famous People

Darnell Dockett (1981-)

Professional Football Player

  • 3x Pro Bowl selection
  • Super Bowl XLIII Champion

Darnell Wright (2001-)

Professional Football Player

  • First Round NFL Draft Pick (2023)

Darnell Coles (1962-)

Baseball Coach & Former MLB Player

  • MLB career spanning 1983-1997

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