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Farrell

Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-ihl ]

Girl Name #69,401 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Farrell is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHR-ihl.

Parents who love the name Farrell often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Popularity Over Time

#69,401
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#69,401
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Far Fay Farie Farrie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farrell

Is Farrell a boy or girl name?
Farrell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69401. As a boy name, it is ranked #27294. Farrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Farrell?
Farrell is pronounced f-EHR-ihl.
How popular is the name Farrell?
Farrell is currently ranked #69401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Farrell?
Common nicknames for Farrell include Far, Fay, Farie, and Farrie.
Is Farrell a common or rare name?
Farrell is an uncommon name, ranked #69401 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Farrell

Farrell is a girl name .

Is Farrell a boy or girl name? Farrell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,401 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,294. Farrell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Farrell is currently ranked #69,401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Farrell include Far, Fay, Farie, and Farrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Farrell include Farrah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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