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Definitions from WordNet

Noun farrell has 2 senses
  1. Farrell, James Thomas Farrell - United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author
  2. Farrell, Eileen Farrell - United States operatic soprano noted for the clarity and power of her voice (1920-2002)
    --2 is a kind of soprano

Definitions from the Web

Farrell

Definition

Farrell is a surname of Irish origin, commonly used as a given name as well. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Fearghail" meaning "man of valor".

Parts of Speech

  • Noun
  • Proper Noun

Senses

Sense 1 - Noun: A Surname

In this sense, Farrell refers to a surname of Irish origin. Many individuals bear this surname, particularly people with Irish heritage.

Sample Sentence: The Farrell family has a long and proud history in the town.

Sense 2 - Proper Noun: A Given Name

Farrell can also be used as a given name for boys, derived from the Irish surname.

Sample Sentence: Farrell is a name that perfectly reflects his Irish roots.

Usages

Usage 1 - Popular

In popular usage, Farrell is commonly used as a surname and less frequently as a given name.

Sample Sentence: Many famous actors, like Colin Farrell, have the surname Farrell.

Usage 2 - Local

In local usage, Farrell is often heard as a proper surname in Ireland and among Irish communities around the world.

Sample Sentence: The local community gathered to celebrate the Farrell Clan's annual reunion.

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