Garfield Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Garfield Name at a Glance

Name	Garfield
Meaning	From the triangular field. From an Old English surname and place name, meaning 'field of spears'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Garfield Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Garfield means “From the triangular field. From an Old English surname and place name, meaning 'field of spears”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Garfield Name Origin

Our database records Garfield under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Garfield a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Garfield is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Garfield

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