Beloved or darling
Derived from the Middle English word 'dere', meaning precious or loved. It originated as a term of endearment before occasionally being used as a given name or surname.
About 10 girls were named Dearie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the children's book 'The Dearie' · The Dearie
A character in the animated series 'The Smurfs' · The Smurfs
