Farmer
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Farmer is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English occupational surname, originally denoting someone who collected taxes or revenues.”, and peaked in popularity in 1916.
What Farmer Means
“An English occupational surname, originally denoting someone who collected taxes or revenues.”
The Story of Farmer
Before taxes and titles, there was the one who provided, the bedrock of every community.
Farmer is an English occupational name, historically denoting not just tillers of the soil but also those who collected taxes or revenues. It signifies a role of responsibility and sustenance, recorded as a given name from the early 20th century.
For your son, this name evokes a spirit of diligence and grounded reliability. You imagine him building things, providing for others, and approaching life with a practical, no-nonsense attitude. He will be the steady hand.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1916
Total Births
139
First Recorded
1913
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