Firle, near Lewes in Sussex, England, has been suggested as a possible origin of the name. See the certificate below sent by James Herwald Verralls in October 1989. James was born in Birmingham, 7th April 1932.

The Certificate above mentions Firle. The "big house" at Firle is featured in the links below. Notice a French connection with Gage family and the Governorship of Calais.

Firle Place is a popular tourist attraction.