The baby name Farnum is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "FAR-num".
Farnum is English in Origin.
Farnum is a name of English origin, meaning "fern-covered hill". It is derived from the Old English words "fearn" meaning fern and "ham" meaning homestead or village. The name was first recorded in the 13th century in the form of "Fernham" and later evolved into "Farnum". It is a surname that was likely given to people who lived near or on a hill covered in ferns.
Farnum is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used as a surname than a first name. It is pronounced as "FAR-num" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has not been very popular as a first name, but it has been used in literature and media. For example, Farnum T. Fish is a character in the children's book "The Great Brain" by John D. Fitzgerald.
The name Farnum is composed of two elements, "fearn" and "ham". The first element "fearn" refers to the fern plant, which is a symbol of resilience and endurance. The second element "ham" refers to a homestead or village, which suggests a sense of community and belonging. Overall, the name Farnum has a natural and earthy feel to it, and it may appeal to parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.
Farnum has the following similar or variant Names
- Farnam |
- Farnham |
- Farnumme |
- Farnom |
- Farnumbe |
- Farnhame |
- Farnume