Farquhar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Farquhar Name at a Glance

Name	Farquhar
Meaning	from the Gaelic Fearchar, meaning 'friendly man' or 'very dear one'. Famous bearer: an early king of Scotland.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Farquhar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Farquhar means “from the Gaelic Fearchar, meaning 'friendly man' or 'very dear one'. Famous bearer: an early king of Scotland”. 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.

Farquhar Name Origin

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

Is Farquhar a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Farquhar

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