Fernand name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Gothic and German
Usage: French
Pronunciation: f(e)-rna-nd
Meaning: Peace and Peace and Courageous
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What does Fernand mean?

Acclaimed and Perpetual Fernand came from Gothic and German languages is used as a baby boy name and is dominantly used in French, meaning of Fernand is "Bold Protector or Peace and Courageous".

Fernand is a variant of widespread and venerable Fernando. Fernando is equivalent of Ferdinand in Portuguese and Spanish languages. Also Fernando is equivalent of Ferdinand in Italian and Spanish languages. Lofty and All time favorite Fernando came from German and Gothic languages, meaning of Fernando is "Bold and Bold Protector".

The name is celebrated on the 27 of June.

How do I pronounce Fernand?

Three syllabled Fernand is pronounced as f(e)-rna-nd. The name can also be pronounced as fer-nand.

Variants of Fernand

Ferd, Fernando, Ferdinand, Ferdi, Friedenand, Ferdin, Hernan

How popular is the name Fernand?

Fernand was a popular name in France. Over 118608 babies have been given the first name in 128 years. At the peak of its usage in 1913, the moniker grabbed the 21st spot and 3833 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 128 years. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 44 times Fernand is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1882 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1882, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 754 on boy names chart when 73 babies were named Fernand. Over 1489 babies in United States have been named Fernand.

But Fernand is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Canada, Belgium, Central African Republic, Madagascar and Congo.

At least, 130000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
201796257
199690105
199182335
199071726
198979045
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Fernand in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands185273012
Finland056150
Sweden931012
Denmark2000

Numerological aspects of Fernand

You are a wise person with great knowledge that you intend on sharing in the future. Expression number 8 reveals your predispositions for great success in every field in life. You are also the craziest, most determinate and strong-willed one in your surroundings. You can hardly resist a temptation, a trait which affects your relationships in a negative way. You are an easy-going person who gets along with everyone.

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  •  Noé - Prominent Noé has its origin in Hebrew is a baby boy name, Noé means "Rest" is used in French
  •  Anatole - Prevalently used in French durable and lofty, Anatole is used as a boy name, meaning of Anatole is "A Native of the East [Ɑnatolien] or Sunrise" is rooted from Old Greek
  •  Zébédée - Meaning of Zébédée is Yahweh has Bestowed is mostly used in French and is aimed at boys has its origin in Hebrew

Sibling Names for Fernand

If you're considering naming your baby boy Fernand, you might be on the hunt for the perfect sibling names to match. Luckily, we've compiled a list of some great options that pair well with Fernand. From classic choices to more unique picks, there's something for everyone on this list. Take a look and see if any of these names strike your fancy!

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Famous people named Fernand

  • Fernand Oury, pedagogue and creator of institutional pedagogy
  • Fernand Bouisson, French politician of the Third Republic
  • Fernand Verhaegen, Belgian painter and etcher
  • Fernand Rigaux, Belgian astronomer and observer of variable stars
  • Fernand Baldet, French astronomer
  • Fernand Courty, French astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets
  • Fernand Auberjonois, Throughout most of the Cold War
  • Fernand Legros, art dealer
  • Fernand de Brinon, French lawyer and journalist
  • Fernand Pelloutier, French anarchist and syndicalist
  • Fernand Boden, politician from Luxembourg
  • Fernand Leduc, Canadian abstract expressionist painter and a major figure in the Quebec contemporary art scene
  • Fernand Fonssagrives, photographer known for his 'beauty photography'
  • Fernand Lataste, French zoologist and herpetologist
  • Fernand Lamaze, French obstetrician
  • Fernand Ouellet, OC, FRSC, a French-Canadian author and educator
  • Fernand Boone, Belgian football goalkeeper
  • Fernand Backes, boxer from Luxembourg
  • Fernand Ciatti, boxer from Luxembourg
  • Fernand Sardou, French singer and actor
  • Fernand Brunner, Swiss philosopher
  • Fernand Melgar, Swiss actor, producer, director and film editor
  • Fernand Gignac, French Canadian singer and actor
  • Fernand Petiot, bartender
  • Fernand Sanz, Spanish-born, naturalized French citizen
  • Fernand Canelle, professional French association football player
  • Fernand Brouez, founder and publisher of 'La Société Nouvelle'
  • Fernand Hibbert, Haitian novelist and is one of the most widely read Haitian authors
  • Fernand Feyaerts, Belgian swimmer and water polo player
  • Fernand Pelez, French painter of Spanish origin
  • Fernand Nault, Canadian dancer and choreographer
  • Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle, member of the French resistance during World War II
  • Fernand van de Werve, Belgian nobleman
  • Fernand Gravey, son of actors Georges Mertens and Fernande Depernay
  • Fernand Fauconnier, French gymnast
  • Fernand Auwera, Belgian writer
  • Fernand Isselé, Belgian water polo player
  • Fernand Cazenave, former French rugby union international and national coach
  • Fernand Ladouceur, Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada
  • Fernand Seguin, Canadian biochemist
  • Fernand Labrie, Canadian medical researcher
  • Fernand Franck, Luxembourgian Roman Catholic bishop
  • Fernand Léger, French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker
  • Fernand Braudel, French historian and a leader of the Annales School
  • Fernand Khnopff, symbolist Belgian painter
  • Fernand Point, French chef and restaurateur and is considered to be the father of modern French cuisine
  • Fernand Robichaud, Canadian politician
  • Fernand Choquette, Canadian Quebec MNA and judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal
  • Fernand Le Rachinel, French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the north-west of France
  • Fernand Labori, French attorney
  • Fernand Cormon, French painter born in Paris
  • Fernand Petzl, caver and manufacturer of outdoor equipment under the brand name Petzl
  • Fernand Halphen, French Jewish composer

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