Falan
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Falan
The name 'Falan' does not have a widely recognized etymological root or a single established meaning; it may be a variant of the Irish name Fáilán, meaning "little wolf" (from *fáel* "wolf" + diminutive *-án*), or a modern invented name.
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Etymology
The name 'Falan' does not have a widely recognized etymological root or a single established meaning; it may be a variant of the Irish name Fáilán, meaning "little wolf" (from *fáel* "wolf" + diminutive *-án*), or a modern invented name. It is occasionally used in English-speaking cultures and among Irish diaspora, but lacks notable historical or religious significance.
Falan currently ranks #14,104 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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