Fernando name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 17th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Gothic and German
Usage: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Fernando fer-NAN-do(Sp);fer-NAN-doo(Port.)
Meaning: Bold and Peace and Courageous
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What does Fernando mean?

Principally used in Swedish, English, Italian, Finnish, Danish, Portuguese, Norwegian and Spanish unfading and dominant, Fernando means "Bold or Peace and Courageous" and is bestowed upon both genders is originated from German and Gothic.

Also Fernando is equivalent of Ferdinand in Spanish and Portuguese languages. The name is celebrated on June 27 or May 30.

How do I pronounce Fernando?

The one syllabled name Fernando is pronounced, fer-NAN-do(Sp);fer-NAN-doo(Port.). The pronunciation choose to emphasis on second NAN syllable. The other ways to say the name are f(e)-rnan-do or fer-na-ndo.

Variants of Fernando

Ferdi, Fernand, Ferdinand, Friedenand, Ferdin, Hernan

Names that rhyme with Fernando

How popular is the name Fernando?

Fernando was a popular name in United States. Over 97036 babies have been named Fernando since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1997, it ranked 149th when 2758 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 184 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astonishing 90 times Also, a popular name in Spain with over 13302 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.

When at the peak of its usage in 2003, it ranked 42nd when 1222 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 3 times

Fernando used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1905 and over 4682 babies have been given the name in 104 years.

When at its peak in 1971,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 104 years. Fernando is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 268 babies that have been given the name Fernando in England and Wales. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2000.

However things change on global perspective, Fernando is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Philippines, Argentina, Angola, Mozambique, Colombia and Portugal.

Also the baby name is popular in Chile, Peru, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Bolivia, Italy, Guinea-Bissau, Ecuador, Cuba, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Indonesia, East Timor, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Equatorial Guinea and Canada.

According to our estimate, over 3420000 babies have been named Fernando globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20183091089
20173061134157945
20162881241
20152711346
20142641400
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Fernando in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands63576658
Finland52281150
Sweden656958525
Norway90212525
Denmark185050

What numbers say about Fernando?

Not having all the things you wanted in life has taught you how to appreciate what you have today. Meditation is your thing. What is it that you want to do in life but never had the courage? If you know, go on and do it. Forgive in order to receive forgiveness. And you are respected for living according to your own rules. If someone catches your eye, you are into the person before you even know it. However, this affects your self-confidence in a negative way.

Other names similar to Fernando, for would be moms

  •  Enos - Noteworthy and Enduring Enoss origin is Hebrew is mainly used in Finnish and Italian is a boy name, meaning of Enos is "Enosch or One Vigor". In 1898, dominant Enos was the 452nd most popular name on baby boy chart in United States
  •  Krystina - Famed Krystina is originated from Latin is commonly used in English, Krystina means "Follower of Christ or Christ Bearer" is a girl name
  •  Bodhi means Wise, Knowledge or Awakened is rooted from Sanskrit and is primarily used in Sanskrit and Tamil is used for both boys and girls
  •  Judah - Well-Liked Judah came from Hebrew, meaning of Judah is "Praised He who is Praised or Praised" and is bestowed upon both boys and girls is dominantly used in Danish and English
  •  Emmie - Predominant and Conifer Germanic, Anglo-Saxon and Spanish Emmie means "Industrious, Rival or God with Us" used mostly in Danish, Swedish and English is bestowed upon girls
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Sibling Names for Fernando

Looking for the perfect sibling names to pair with your baby boy Fernando? Look no further! Whether you want names that are classic and traditional, or modern and unique, we've rounded up a list of options that will perfectly complement the name Fernando. Check out our top picks below!

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Famous people named Fernando

  • Fernando Collor de Mello, Brazilian politician
  • Fernando and Nefty Sallaberry,
  • Fernando Buesa, Spanish politician in the Basque Christian Democracy and
  • Fernando Pessa, Portuguese journalist and reporter
  • Fernando de la Rúa, Argentine retired politician of the Radical Civic Union
  • Fernando Mezzasoma, Italian fascist journalist and political figure
  • Fernando Romeo Lucas García, 25th President of Guatemala
  • Fernando Quijano, Uruguayan songwriter
  • Fernando Tambroni, right-wing Italian politician of the Christian Democratic Party
  • Fernando Lunar, He batted and threw right-handed
  • Fernando Lopez, Fernando Hofileña López Sr
  • Fernando Angel, Mexican musician
  • Fernando Ortiz Fernández, Cuban essayist, anthropologist
  • Fernando del Paso, Mexican novelist, essayist and poet
  • Fernando de Toledo, Spanish nobleman
  • Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxóchitl, Castizo nobleman of the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain
  • Fernando Fernández Martín,
  • Fernando de Herrera, 16th-century Spanish poet and man of letters
  • Fernando Suarez del Solar, Mexican peace activist, living in Escondido
  • Fernando d'Ávalos, Italian condottiero of Aragonese extraction
  • Fernando Guzmán Solórzano, President of Nicaragua
  • Fernando Figueroa, was President of El Salvador
  • Fernando Gabeira, Brazilian politician, author and journalist
  • Fernando Sorrentino, Argentine writer
  • Fernando de Valenzuela, 1st Marquis of Villasierra, Spanish royal favourite and minister
  • Fernando de Rojas, Spanish author and dramatist,
  • Fernando Ortiz Arana, Mexican politician and long serving legislator affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party
  • Fernando Bujones, American dancer
  • Fernando Primo de Rivera, Spanish politician, and soldier
  • Fernando Quejas, singer and a songwriter of Cape Verde
  • Fernando Baudrit Solera, Costa Rican jurist
  • Fernando de Buen y Lozano, Spanish ichthyologist and oceanographer
  • Fernando Sánchez, He was
  • Fernando Wagner, German-born Mexican actor and film director
  • Fernando María Guerrero, Spanish Filipino politician, journalist
  • Fernando Lopes-Graça, Portuguese composer, conductor and musicologist
  • Fernando Sylvan, poet and a writer from East Timor
  • Fernando Martín Álvarez, was president of Real Madrid of the Spanish La Liga
  • Fernando Remacha, Spanish composer
  • Fernando Llort, Salvadoran artist
  • Fernando Previtali, Italian conductor
  • Fernando Ferrari-Pérez, was appointed head of the Mexican Geographical and Exploring Commission
  • Fernando Lanhas, Portuguese painter and architect
  • Fernando Avendaño, Catholic priest
  • Fernando Pérez, prominent Cuban film director
  • Fernando León y Castillo, Spanish politician and a diplomat
  • Fernando Cagigal, Spanish soldier, poet, and playwright
  • Fernando J. Corbató, prominent American computer scientist
  • Fernando Savater, is one of Spain's most popular living philosophers
  • Fernando Arêas Rifan, bishop of the Roman Catholic Church from Campos
  • Fernando Pessoa, Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic
  • Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazilian sociologist, professor and politician
  • Fernando Vargas, American former professional boxer

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