Farrie is an intriguing and uncommon given name, of uncertain origin but believed to have been popularized by author J.R.R. Tolkien. It is often associated with his character, Farmer Maggot from 'The Lord of the Rings'. The name Farrie has a rustic, earthy charm, perhaps due to its connection to farming and nature. It consists of three syllables: Fa-rrie, with the stress falling on the first syllable. Despite its unusualness, Farrie is not without precedent in popular culture, appearing occasionally in literature and films, adding to its mystique.
The name Farrie experienced varying popularity throughout the early to mid 20th century, with peaks in the years 1903, 1911, and 1913, each having five or more births. However, from 1916 onwards, its popularity seems to have declined, with fewer than six births per year until 1948, when it rose again to five births. Overall, there were a total of 62 children named Farrie born between 1903 and 1948.