Who gave the city of Darwin its name?

Answer 1

Darwin in California was named after Dr. Darwin French (1822-1902)
As an army physician, Dr. French came to California in 1846 during the Mexican-American War. After the war he deserted and became a cattle rancher near Fort Tejon. In 1850, he provided Manly and Rogers with supplies to return and guide the rest of the Lost Fortyniners from their desparate situation in Death Valley. It was through this connection that he later learned of the Lost Gunsight mine. In 1860, he explored the area between the Owens and Panamint valleys in search of the silver-laden mine. He never found anything, but his named remained on the town (Darwin), and the falls (Darwin Falls).

http://mojavedesert.net/historical-figures/darwin-french.html

Answer 2

Darwin, Australia, was probably named after Charles Darwin. Who else?

Answer 3

it was named after Charles Darwin, and it was.