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FAHR-lee
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Farley (name) means an English surname and given name, originally denoting someone from a "fern clearing.". Example: “Chris Farley was a beloved comedian and actor.”

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An English surname and given name, originally denoting someone from a "fern clearing."
"Chris Farley was a beloved comedian and actor."
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Etymology

Comes from Old English fearn ("fern") + lēah ("woodland"), equivalent to fern + -ley ("lea"); it is a doublet of Farnley.

Origin: Old English

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What does “Farley” mean?
The word “Farley” means an English surname and given name, originally denoting someone from a "fern clearing.".
How do you pronounce “Farley”?
“Farley” is pronounced FAHR-lee (/ˈfɑɹli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Farley” in a sentence?
Here is “Farley” used in a sentence: “Chris Farley was a beloved comedian and actor.”
What part of speech is “Farley”?
“Farley” is a name.