Farrar
Old French/Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Farrar
The given name 'Farrar' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French *ferreor* or Latin *ferrarius*, meaning "blacksmith" or "worker in iron." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably among Christians, and gained historical prominence through figures like the 16th-century English Protestant martyr and Bishop of St.
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Etymology
The given name 'Farrar' is an English occupational surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old French *ferreor* or Latin *ferrarius*, meaning "blacksmith" or "worker in iron." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably among Christians, and gained historical prominence through figures like the 16th-century English Protestant martyr and Bishop of St. David's, Robert Farrar.
Farrar currently ranks #10,100 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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