Spear field or triangular field
Derived from Old English elements 'gar' meaning spear and 'feld' meaning field. It originally referred to a triangular-shaped piece of land, resembling a spearhead, or a field where spears were used. It transitioned from a surname to a given name in the 19th century, often in honor of the 20th US President.
About 5 boys were named Garfield in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sarcastic orange tabby cat who loves lasagna · Garfield comic strip
Widely considered one of cricket's greatest all-rounders
American inventor and record-breaking motorboat racer
English actor known for his role in The Sweeney
