Farran
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Farran
The given name 'Farran' is of Irish and English origin, meaning "descendant of Farannán" or "little adventurer," derived from the Gaelic *Ó Farannáin* (from *farann*, "adventurer" or "wanderer").
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Etymology
The given name 'Farran' is of Irish and English origin, meaning "descendant of Farannán" or "little adventurer," derived from the Gaelic *Ó Farannáin* (from *farann*, "adventurer" or "wanderer"). It is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and historically appears as a surname in medieval Irish genealogies before transitioning to a given name.
Farran currently ranks #14,145 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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