Fern meadow
Derived from Old English elements 'fearn' (fern) and 'leah' (wood, clearing, or meadow). It originally served as a habitational surname for families living near a fern-covered clearing.
Less common today
Farley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,187 in 1990.
Renowned Canadian environmentalist and author of 'Never Cry Wolf'
American actor known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock films
The beloved family sheepdog in the comic strip 'For Better or For Worse' Β· For Better or For Worse
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).