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Name Origin

Daryl is a masculine given name, primarily of English origin. It is considered a variant or diminutive of Darrell, which itself is derived from the Old French surname 'Darel' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved.'

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Famous People

Daryl Hannah (1960-)

Actress

  • Starred in films like Splash, Blade Runner, and Kill Bill

Daryl Dixon

Fictional character

  • Popular crossbow-wielding survivor in the TV series The Walking Dead

Daryl Strawberry (1962-)

Former Major League Baseball player

  • Eight-time All-Star
  • World Series champion with the New York Mets and New York Yankees