Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɑɹ.li/(American English) /ˈfɑː.li/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From various English place names meaning "fern clearing" in Old English. Related NamesDetails Rootsfearn + leahGiven Name DescendantFarley(English) User SubmissionFarley Categories nature, plants