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Fallon

“uncertain; possibly from fallamh”

About the name Fallon

Fallon is derived from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, which means ‘descendant of Fallamhan’. The exact meaning of the personal name Fallamhan is uncertain, though it may be related to the Irish word ‘fallamh’, but this is not definitively established. The surname is historically associated with families from County Roscommon in Ireland. Fallon has been adopted as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, and is also used as a surname, as seen with the American television host Jimmy Fallon.

Meaning
uncertain; possibly from fallamh
Origin
Irish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
FAL-un(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Falan
  • Fallan
  • Fallyn
  • Falon

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Middle names for Fallon

  • Fallon Mae
  • Fallon Rose
  • Fallon Claire
  • Fallon Jade
  • Fallon Skye

Questions about Fallon

What does Fallon mean?
Fallon is an Irish name meaning "uncertain; possibly from fallamh".
How do you pronounce Fallon?
Fallon is pronounced FAL-un, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Fallon?
Variants of Fallon include Falan, Fallan, Fallyn, Falon.

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