Meaning: Leader, through an Irish surname
The story
An Irish surname became an English feminine given name, notably through a character in Dynasty. The surname derives from Fallamhán, a name meaning leader.
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
Origins
Fallon comes from English and Irish.
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