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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The fern plant
- Origin
- English (nature name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FURN
Fern is a straightforward English nature name — it simply refers to the fern plant, with no hidden layers to decode. It's pronounced FURN, and it has a free-spirited, boho, bold, clean, modern, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. If you want a name that says exactly what it means, with a plant right there in the word, Fern delivers that directly.
Meaning & Origin of Fern
Meaning: The fern plant.
Origin: English (nature name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fern
FURNIPA /ˈfɜːrn/
Popularity of Fern
Fern hit its high point back in 1916, ranking #152 with 1,332 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped all the way to #1261, with just 184 babies — a long, steady slide from a name that was once fairly common to one that's now uncommon.
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FAQ
What does the name Fern mean?
The fern plant. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fern?
Fern is pronounced FURN (IPA: /ˈfɜːrn/).
Is Fern a popular name right now?
Fern peaked at #152 in 1916 and is ranked #1261 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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