English
Farrah
Farrah comes from Middle English ferreor ‘iron worker, smith’.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500ferreor‘iron worker, smith’
- EnglishtodayFarrah
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500ferreor‘iron worker, smith’
- EnglishtodayFarrah
The story
The given name was popularized by the American actress Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009). Her name is often interpreted as a variant of Farah.
Every English word from Middle English ferreor
Today it means
name A surname originating as an occupation.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English ferreor / Farrah