Ferdinand name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 17th, 2023

Gender: Boy

Usage: English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Faroese, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ferdinand

f(e)-rdina-nd

Meaning: To be Courageous, Safety, Bold and Peaceful Venture

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What does Ferdinand mean?
Variations of Ferdinand
Nicknames for Ferdinand
How popular is Ferdinand?
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Similar Names to Ferdinand
Sibling Names for Ferdinand
Famous People Named Ferdinand
Lists having Ferdinand

What does Ferdinand mean?

Used in Swedish, Faroese, Greenlandic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, French and Danish persistent and well-liked, Ferdinand is used as a baby boy name which is rooted from German and Gothic, Ferdinand means "To be Courageous, Strong Man, Bold or Peaceful Venture".

The widely accepted and venerable boy name Ferdinand has its origin in German and Gothic which is used in Swedish, Faroese, Greenlandic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, English, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, French and Danish languages, Ferdinand means "To be Courageous, Strong Man, Bold or Peaceful Venture".

Ferdinand is combination of FAR and widely accepted and fresh NAND, which itself is a short form of Anand. Ferdinand is celebrated on May 30th.

How do I pronounce Ferdinand?

The three syllabled name Ferdinand is commonly pronounced as f(e)-rdina-nd. The other ways to say the name is fer-di-nand.

Variants of Ferdinand

Ferdin, Hernan, Fernando, Alfarinn, Farbiǫrn, Nanfrid, Friedenand, Hernandez, Ferdi, Alvarin

Nicknames for Ferdinand

Here is the list of Probable nicknames for given name Ferdinand:

Names that rhyme with Ferdinand

How popular is the name Ferdinand?

A common name in United States having over 8744 recievers in 139 years of usage. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1884, the moniker grabbed the 227th spot and 259 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the first name has been to Also, Ferdinand is common in France where over 16022 new-borns have been given the name since 1900. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1900, the moniker grabbed the 59th spot and 480 baby boys were given the name.

Ferdinand is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 254 babies in England and Wales have been named Ferdinand.

Also, it is uncommon in Switzerland, where it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2011 when it ranked 497th. There are over 124 babies that have been given the name Ferdinand in Switzerland.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 2001 and achieved its top ranking of 872 in 2015.

However things change on global perspective, Ferdinand is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 1000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in DR Congo, Germany, Burundi, Cameroon, Austria, Madagascar, Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Benin, Indonesia, Rwanda, Slovakia and South Africa. According to our estimate, over 410000 babies have been named Ferdinand globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	4063	25
2017	5260	17
2016	3202	35
2015	4692	20
2014	4126	24

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Ferdinand in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	7824	10371	0	164
	3348	538	5	0
	177	1869	0	164
	483	610	0	164
	204	0	1	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Ferdinand

Even if you are an awesome, trustworthy and loyal friend to everyone you know, not everyone will return the favor. Your motto is "Why fight when you can solve issues the better way?" You care about the people you love deeply but can imagine living without them. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. It seems like cruel, evil, and trickery people can't hang around you for too long. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner.

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Arleen - Celebrated and Ceaseless Arleens origin is English is principally used in Irish and English, meaning of Arleen is "Marlene, Darlene or Oath" is used for both sexes. In baby girl names list, celebrated Arleen ranked 474 in year 1947 in United States
Tierra - The prevalent unisex name Tierra is used mainly in Spanish has its origin in English and Latin, Tierra means "Land or Earth"
Adonis - The popular unisex name Adonis has origin in Hebrew and Phoenician which is predominantly used in English and Swedish languages, Adonis means "Lord, Lord Yahweh or The Element Adon Meaning Lord Ruler"
Maranda - Customary and Ceaseless Maranda is originated from Latin is especially used in English, Maranda means "Wonderful or Admirable" is used for girls

Nixon - Admired Old Greek and Old English Nixon means "Son of Nicholas, Abbreviation of Nicholas or Mythological Nike was Greek Goddess of Victory or Root Origin of Nicholas" which is dominantly used in English is used as a gender-neutral name

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Sibling Names for Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a charming and classic name for your newborn, but with so many options out there, it can be tough to come up with the perfect sibling name. We've rounded up some great names that pair well with Ferdinand, whether you're looking for something traditional or unique. Here are some of our top picks.

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Famous people named Ferdinand

Ferdinand Gregorovius, German historian
Ferdinand Hitzig, German biblical critic
Ferdinand IV, King of the Romans, was made King of Bohemia in 1646
Ferdinand Seymour, Earl St. Maur, Edward Adolphus Ferdinand Seymour, Earl St
Ferdinand Freiligrath, German poet, translator and liberal agitator

Ferdinand Sarrien, French politician of the Third Republic
Ferdinand von Hochstetter, German-Austrian geologist
Ferdinand Peck, wealthy Chicago, Illinois
Ferdinand Oyono, diplomat, politician and author from Cameroon
Ferdinand de la Cerda, heir apparent to the Crown of Castile as the eldest son of Alfonso X and Violant of Aragon
Ferdinand Stoliczka, Moravian palaeontologist
Ferdinand Cheval, in Hauterives
Ferdinand André Fouqué, French geologist and petrologist
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis, Netherlands' first prominent socialist
Ferdinand Mount, British writer
Ferdinand Cohn, German biologist
Ferdinand Brucker, politician from the U.S. state of Michigan
Ferdinand Charles, Archduke of Austria, Archduke of Further Austria, including Tyrol

Ferdinand Bordewijk, Dutch author
Ferdinand Hérold, French operatic composer of Alsatian descent
Ferdinand von Saar, Austrian novelist, playwright and poet
Ferdinand Reich, German chemist
Ferdinand Raimund, Austrian actor and dramatist
Ferdinand von Hansemann, Prussian landlord and politician
Ferdinand Hiller, German composer, conductor, pianist
Ferdinand Bauer, Austrian botanical illustrator
Ferdinand Gotthelf Hand, German classical scholar
Ferdinand Lop, French journalist, draughtsman
Ferdinand Walter, German jurist
Ferdinand von Sammern-Frankenegg, German SS functionary during the Nazi era
Ferdinand Brock Tupper,
Ferdinand Mülhens, land owner and entrepreneur in Königswinter

Ferdinand Deppe, German naturalist, explorer and painter
Ferdinand Thieriot, German composer of Romantic music and cellist
Ferdinand Laub, Czech violinist and composer
Ferdinand August Maria Franz von Ritgen, German obstetrician and naturalist
Ferdinand de Saussure, Swiss linguist and semiotician
Ferdinand Christian Baur, scientist
Ferdinand Lassalle, Prussian-German jurist, philosopher, socialist
Ferdinand Tönnies, German sociologist and philosopher
Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, noted for his proof
Ferdinand Georg Frobenius, German mathematician, best
Ferdinand Sauerbruch, German surgeon
Ferdinand Zirkel, German geologist and petrographer
Ferdinand von Mueller, German-Australian physician, geographer

Ferdinand von Richthofen, German traveller, geographer, and scientist
Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, American geologist noted for his pioneering surveying expeditions of the Rocky Mountains
Ferdinand Keller, Swiss archaeologist
Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler, surveyor
Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra, Austrian physician and dermatologist known as the founder of the New Vienna School of Dermatology
Ferdinand I of Romania, nicknamed 'Întregitorul'
Ferdinand II of León, was King of León and Galicia
Ferdinand Peroutka, Czech journalist and writer
Ferdinand Porsche, automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche car company
Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, second monarch of the Third Bulgarian State
Ferdinand III of Castile,
Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, was Grand Duke of Tuscany

Ferdinand Marcos, Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr
Ferdinand IV of Castile, King of Castile and León from 1295 until his death
Ferdinand VII of Spain, was twice King of Spain: in 1808 and again
Ferdinand VI of Spain, third ruler of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, was Holy Roman Emperor from 1558
Ferdinand I of León, ('c'
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor, a member of the House of Habsburg

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