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Garfield

GAR-feeld

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

5,561

Peak Year

#147 in 1881

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Battlefield. Derived from an English surname meaning 'field of battle'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • James A. Garfield

    20th U.S. President

  • Garfield

    Fictional cartoon cat

Nicknames

Personality Traits

IndependentStrong-willedIntelligentReserved

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