Torfrey

Torfrey is a placename of Cornish origin. It is generally understood to mean "Tref Rey," with "tref" being the Cornish word for farmstead or settlement, and "Rey" being a personal name, possibly a variant of "Reg." Thus, Torfrey translates roughly to "Rey's farm" or "Rey's settlement."

The name is associated with locations in Cornwall, England, particularly the area around Fowey. It appears in historical records related to land ownership and parish boundaries. The modern usage of the name is primarily as a surname or in connection with geographical features or properties that retain the historical designation.

The etymology of Torfrey reflects the historical presence of the Cornish language and its influence on place names throughout Cornwall. The prevalence of "tref" as a prefix in Cornish placenames underscores the region's agrarian past and the importance of individual farmsteads in the landscape. Variations in spelling may occur in historical documents, but the core meaning remains consistent.