question: regarding the use of the word garrett

[Fidcal]

I was talking real world - they are common family surnames in any English phone book and it never occurred to me any other way.

[SneaksieDave]

'Garrett' as first name is becoming more popular in recent years, at least in the US. Every few weeks I hear about some kid named Garrett. I usually think, "how cool is that."

 

I've always taken it to be the Thief character's first name. As spoken in cutscenes, addressing each other in personal conversation (e.g. the meeting in the woods):

 

"Garrett."

"Victoria!"

 

The scene would be a bit strange if only one was a first name, and the other, surname:

 

"Schwartz."

"Victoria!"

[7upMan]

Regarding the popularity of the name Garrett, there is also a character by that name in the "Garrett: P.I." series of books by Glen Cook. The series is called "Die Rätsel von Karenta" in the German translation, if anyone is wondering. The Garrett in the books is not unlike The Thief, a bit of a cynic, but ultimately not a bad person. 

[etdarkb]

Well established by who?

By the census: Farrell and Garrett.

[Fidcal]

Maybe best then to leave it as a single, ambiguous name like Garrett. Those who see it as a family name - that's OK and those who see it as a familar, personal name then that's OK too. And as said, Mr. Farrell can be regarded as familiar like Mr. Frodo or impersonal like Mr. Baggins.