Farrow is an English surname-name, possibly tied to ironworking or pig/boar-related old word roots.
Farrow is an English surname-name, possibly tied to ironworking or to older pig and boar-related word roots. That sort of surname history gives it a compact but rugged background, the kind of origin many English family names share before they begin to travel into given-name use.
As with many surnames adopted as first names, the appeal lies partly in its understated authenticity. As a personal name, Farrow sounds crisp and modern despite its older roots. It has a strong, one-syllable authority and a slightly unconventional edge, which makes it feel stylish without being ornamental.
The name is rare enough to feel distinctive, but not so strange that it loses its surname confidence. Farrow has a clean, substantial sound that suggests both history and a very contemporary taste for sleek, minimal names.