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Darwin

The name Darwin is of Old English origins, taken from the word 'deorwine', so the meaning of Darwin is 'dear friend'. It is rarely used as a first name. Darwin is most famously associated with the man who discovered the theory of evolution; English naturalist, Charles Darwin. As such, the theory of biological evolution is known as Darwinism. He is known and respected all over the world for the contributions he made to science and is considered as the 'Father of Evolution. He has been given a number of honours and awards, such as the Copley Medal in 1864 and being made a Fellow of the Royal Society. Today, the Darwin Award is given to a person for their exceptional work in the field of science. There has even been an 'X-Men' character named after him; Darwin, a man whose body could adapt to any extreme situation that it was put in.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

dear friend

Origin

English

Numerology

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

R is for rational, the way you think.

W is for wanderlust, travel is near!

I is for ideals, no higher!

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Darwin lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Darwin

  • Darwin James Kunane Barney American baseball player
  • Darwin Turner aka Choppa American rapper
  • Darwin Shaw English actor
  • Darwin Merwan Smith aka Darwin Deez American singer
  • Darwin Scott Hall U.S. Congressman from Minnesota
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Darwin in Pop Culture

  • Darwin guinea pig character in Disney's "G,force"
  • Darwin Watterson main character on animated series "The Amazing World of Gumball"
  • Darwin chimpanzee on animated series "The Wild Thornberrys"
  • Darwin Northern Territory, Australia
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