Garfield
Meaning of Garfield
Garfield is a strong and distinguished name of English origin, meaning "triangular field." This name carries associations with the famous comic strip cat, Garfield, known for his love of lasagna and witty humor. The name has been in use for boys in the United States since the early 20th century and has seen moderate popularity over the years. While it may not be as common today, it still retains a sense of classic charm. The variations of Garfield include the shorter form Gary. In terms of pronunciation, both British English (/ˈɡɑːfild/) and American English (/ˈɡɑrˌfild/) pronunciations are similar. If you're considering a unique yet traditional name for your baby boy, Garfield could be an excellent choice with historical significance.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as GAHR-feeld (/ˈɡɑːfild/)
American English
- Pronunced as GAHR-feeld (/ˈɡɑrˌfild/)
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Notable People Named Garfield
| Garfield Sobers - Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, AO, OCC, also known as Sir Gary or Sir Garry Sobers, is a former West Indies cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. |
| Garfield Vestal Cox was a prominent figure in business fluctuations and forecasting, known for his research on expert versus novice performance in stock price forecasting and for serving as the Dean of the University of Chicago School of Business. |
| Garfield David Owen was a Welsh teacher and accomplished dual-code international rugby player in the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Garfield Hodder Williams was a prominent Anglican Priest in the early 1900s. |
| Garfield Anderson was a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member who represented Fort William in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948. |
