Pharell
Old English/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pharell
# Pharrell
Pharrell is derived from the Old English name Farrell or Farrel, meaning "man of courage" or "brave man," with roots in the Germanic word "fara" (journey/expedition) combined with a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
# Pharrell
Pharrell is derived from the Old English name Farrell or Farrel, meaning "man of courage" or "brave man," with roots in the Germanic word "fara" (journey/expedition) combined with a diminutive suffix. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among African American communities in the United States, with contemporary prominence due to the Grammy-winning musician and producer Pharrell Williams (born 1973).
Pharell currently ranks #13,400 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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