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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Very dear one; Son of Farquhar

Farquharson is a name of Scottish descent. It originated as a given name and was established as a surname in the 14th century. Farquhar derives from the Scottish Gaelic word fearchar, which is made up of fear, meaning "man," and car, meaning "beloved." Not only will baby carry a name meaning "very dear one," but the literal translation of Farquharson is "son of Farquhar." Although the name is centuries old, it reentered the public consciousness in 2001 thanks to the parody name Lord Maximus Farquaad in the movie Shrek. Your very dear one can do the same for Farquharson by refreshing its relevance in the modern day.