Dart
Meaning of Dart
Dart is a concise masculine name derived from the English noun “dart,” traced through Old French dard and Vulgar Latin *dardus, referring to a swift, pointed missile. It later appeared as a surname linked to the River Dart in Devon, whose Celtic name likely meant “river of oak trees,” adding a place-name dimension. In the United States, Dart saw minimal use in the late 1950s, peaking at 12 newborns in 1956 (rank 633) before fading from broader charts. The name’s sharp consonants and brisk cadence suggest speed, precision and focus. Its phonetic clarity and compact structure also resonate within Spanish and Portuguese-speaking contexts, where direct, sonorous sounds are prized.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as dahrt (/dɑːt/)
American English
- Pronunced as dahrt (/dɑrt/)
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