Darla

The female first name Darla is a shortened form of the English name Darlene. It is derived from the English term 'darling'.

What does the name Darla mean?

Darla is a short form of the English Darlene and traces back to the Old English word dīerling or deorling. The meaning of the name is "the darling," "the beloved," or "the treasure." The name is primarily used in English-speaking regions, particularly in the USA. Variants of Darlene include Dalene, Dalin, Dalinn, Darleen, Darleene, Darlen, Darlien, Darlin, Darlina, Darline, and Darlyn.

Where does the name Darla come from?

The name Darla has its roots in Old English and carries meanings such as "the darling" or "the treasure."

How do you pronounce Darla?

The pronunciation of Darla is simple and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Dar-la" [ˈdaʁla]. It begins with an open A that conveys a certain directness. The soft R connects the two syllables, while the open A harmoniously rounds off the name. As a result, Darla conveys a down-to-earth yet friendly impression – simple, present, and phonetically stable.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Darla enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,418th among the most common names for girls. In the last ten years, Darla has been used as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,416th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 2,823rd. The worldwide popularity of Darla is reflected in its rankings in name charts from various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Dara / Dari / Darl / Darli / Darling / Lala

Famous people

• Darla (character from the animated film 'Finding Nemo')
• Darla Baker (American Top Model)
• Darla Haun (American actress)
• Darla Hood (actress from 'The Little Rascals')
• Darla Jane Gilroy (English designer)
• Darla K. Anderson (American film producer at Pixar)
• Darla Moore (American businesswoman)
• Darla Taylor (Canadian actress)