Warren Farrington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Warren Farrington — animal enclosure
165K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Warren Farrington is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Warren is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend". The surname Farrington: Surname Adele Farrington (1867–1936), American actor Amy Farrington (born 1966), American actor Sir Anthony Farrington, 1st Baronet (1742–1823), General of the British Army Benjamin Farrington (1891–1974), Irish classicist Betty Farrington (1898–1989), American character actress Bo Farrington (1936–1964), American football player Colleen Farrington (1936–2015), American model and nightclub singer David P. Farrington (1944–2024), British criminologist Don Farrington (died 2000), American aviator Edward Silsby Farrington (1856–1929), American judge Elizabeth P. Warren is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 165K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Warren reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Warren

Meaning: animal enclosure

Germanic

Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend".

Surname: Farrington

Irish

Surname Adele Farrington (1867–1936), American actor Amy Farrington (born 1966), American actor Sir Anthony Farrington, 1st Baronet (1742–1823), General of the British Army Benjamin Farrington (1891–1974), Irish classicist Betty Farrington (1898–1989), American character actress Bo Farrington (1936–1964), American football player Colleen Farrington (1936–2015), American model and nightclub singer David P. Farrington (1944–2024), British criminologist Don Farrington (died 2000), American aviator Edward Silsby Farrington (1856–1929), American judge Elizabeth P.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Warren is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Warren by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Warren Farrington

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Warren Farrington:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Warren?
The first name Warren originates from Germanic. Warren () is a common English and Irish surname and a masculine given name derived from the Norman family "de Warenne" (see De Warenne family), a reference to a place called Varenne, a hamlet near Arques-la-Bataille, along the river Varenne (Warinna in Medieval documents) in Normandy. The river name is thought to be derived from the continental Old Celtic Var- / Ver- "water, river", with a Germanic influence on the initial V- > W- after Warinna, from the Proto-Germanic war-, meaning "to protect or defend".
When was Warren most popular?
The name Warren reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Farrington?
The surname Farrington originates from Irish. Surname Adele Farrington (1867–1936), American actor Amy Farrington (born 1966), American actor Sir Anthony Farrington, 1st Baronet (1742–1823), General of the British Army Benjamin Farrington (1891–1974), Irish classicist Betty Farrington (1898–1989), American character actress Bo Farrington (1936–1964), American football player Colleen Farrington (1936–2015), American model and nightclub singer David P. Farrington (1944–2024), British criminologist Don Farrington (died 2000), American aviator Edward Silsby Farrington (1856–1929), American judge Elizabeth P.
What are the origins of the name Warren Farrington?
The name Warren Farrington combines two different traditions: the first name Warren has Germanic roots, while the surname Farrington originates from Irish.
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