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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Daring journey
- Origin
- Germanic (via Spanish)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FUR-din-and
Ferdinand is a vintage boy's name of Germanic origin that came into English by way of Spanish, and it means "daring journey." It's pronounced FUR-din-and, and it has a classic, old-fashioned feel that suits a parent who wants something with a long history behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Ferdinand
Meaning: Daring journey.
Origin: Germanic (via Spanish).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ferdinand
FUR-din-andIPA /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
Popularity of Ferdinand
Ferdinand peaked in 1884, when it ranked #229 with 55 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3902, with 28 babies, so it's rare today.
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FAQ
What does the name Ferdinand mean?
Daring journey. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ferdinand?
Ferdinand is pronounced FUR-din-and (IPA: /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/).
Is Ferdinand a popular name right now?
Ferdinand peaked at #229 in 1884 and is ranked #3902 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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