Farnum
Pronunciation: [ f-AHRN-uhm ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,521
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Farnum
Farnum is a boy name .
Farnum is currently ranked #20,521 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farnum include Far, Farn, Farny, Farnie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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