Darwin
dear friend (Old English)
Darwin is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 121, with 75,612 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
dear friend (Old English)
Darwin originated as an English surname derived from the Old English elements 'deore' (dear) and 'wine' (friend). In the Philippines, it was introduced during the American colonial period and grew into a widely used masculine given name throughout the 20th century, often associated with the famed naturalist Charles Darwin.
Derived from an English surname originating from the Old English personal name Deorwine, composed of elements meaning 'dear' and 'friend'. Its adoption as a first name in the Philippines stems from American cultural influence and secular naming trends.
Name character
In the Philippines
A very familiar standalone given name in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames such as 'Dar', 'Win', or 'Dars'.
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Darwin with common surname pairs
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How do I use Darwin with two Filipino surnames?
Darwin is the given name. The full name is Darwin + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Darwin a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Darwin is number 121, with 75,612 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.