Farren \f(ar)-ren\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Farren), is pronounced FARE-en. It is of Old English and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Farren is "handsome servant; thunder". Also possibly derived from an Old English occupational surname for those who herd oxen. The variants are found in the Pardon List of James 1 which was issued after the death of Elisabeth 1 to pardon those who resisted the Ulster Plantation. Most of the Farrens in Ireland live in Inishowen, County Donegal. Farren is also a town name in Southwest Ireland. Also possibly derived from an Old English occupational surname for those who herd oxen. The variants are found in the Pardon List of James 1 which was issued after the death of Elisabeth 1 to pardon those who resisted the Ulster Plantation. Most of the Farrens in Ireland live in Inishowen, County Donegal. Farren is also a town name in Southwest Ireland.

Farren has 5 variant forms: Farran, Farrin, Farron, Ferrin and Ferron.

For more information, see also the related name Faron.

Baby names that sound like Farren are Warren, Farin, Ferran, Freen and Warrin.