Faramond

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Faramond

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Faramond comes from the Old Germanic name Faramund, from “fara” (journey) and “mund” (protection).

History:
Faramond, a Germanic name in origin, was the name of the legendary first king of France (or, “King of the Salian Franks”).

Faramond was introduced to England by the Normans who conquered in 1066. It lasted long enough to leave behind several surnames.

Pronunciation: fair-ah-mond.

Alternates: Farimond, Pharamond, Faramund.

Surnames: Farman, Fairman, Fearman.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Pharamond
Possibly a legendary king of the Franks.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Faramond

Popularity of Faramond:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1880-2004: N/A

Selected Sources:
The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Withycombe, 1977, 3rd ed.
The Penguin Dictionary of First Names, Pickering, 1999