Farrell

American  

[far-uhl] / ˈfær əl /

noun

1. Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.

2. Suzanne Roberta Sue Ficker, born 1945, U.S. ballerina.

3. James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.

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Farrell British  

/ ˈfærəl /

noun

1. Colin (James) . born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), and In Bruges (2008)

2. J ( ames ) G ( ordon ) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)

3. James T ( homas ) 1904–79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)

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Example Sentences

Orange Lutheran coach RJ Farrell saw his team fight back from adversity, and in the Texas-bound Murrietta, he has an MVP candidate capable of igniting the Lancers with his bat, glove and leadership skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Assuming that’s the case, Neil Carbone, a trusts and estates partner at the law firm Farrell Fritz, P.C., believes that would be feasible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Whenever I wear it I feel like Colin Farrell in the movie “The Gentlemen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Ireland lock James Ryan has been ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Hearing the ringing, a steward yelled into the office, asking Farrell if he would pick up the phone.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand