Farley

English

"fern clearing"

Farley Origin and Meaning

The name Farley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "fern clearing".

Actor Farley Granger set it in motion, now could be a gentler alternative to Harley.

Popularity of the name Farley

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Famous People Named Farley

• Farley McGill Mowat Canadian nature writer
• Farley Earle Granger American actor
• Farley William Moody American college football player and lawyer
• Farley Flex British,Canadian music producer and judge on TV's "Canadian Idol"
• Farley Keith (Williams) American house DJ
• Christopher Crosby "Chris" Farley late American actor and comedian

The name Farley in Pop Culture

• Farley Stillwell character in Marvel Comics
• Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher character in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing book series
• Farley dog in "For Better or For Worse" comic strip
• Farley's Rusks traditional baby biscuit in the UK