Fearn
Old English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Fearn
The given name 'Fearn' derives from the Old English word *fearn*, meaning "fern," referring to the plant.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fearn' derives from the Old English word *fearn*, meaning "fern," referring to the plant. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-given name in Ireland and Scotland, with no specific religious association.
Fearn currently ranks #4,844 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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