Farley

Meaning of Farley

Farley flutters across cultures like a wild parrot perched in a fern-fringed clearing, its Old English roots whispering of “fern clearing” (fearn + leah) while its vibrant energy dances with Latin sabor. Equally at home on a boy or a girl, this unisex gem sparkles with playful bravado, nodding to comedic icon Chris Farley yet humming with endless possibility. In Spanish-speaking circles it glides off the tongue with sizzling gusto, promising a life painted in bright hues and warm laughter. Freshly resurfacing in the US top 1,000—making a cheeky leap to 10 newborn Farleys in 2024—this name feels both timeless and irresistibly modern. Embrace Farley, and watch your little explorer carve out their own sun-dappled path through the world.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as FAHR-lee (/ˈfɚr.li/)

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Notable People Named Farley

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