Ferrell
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-ihl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ferrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 5 babies have been named Ferrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ferrell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,360 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,360
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ferrell
Ferrell is a girl name .
Is Ferrell a boy or girl name? Ferrell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,360 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,916. Ferrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ferrell is currently ranked #69,360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ferrell include Fer, Ferr, Ferry, Ferrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Fey, Feie, and Ferkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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