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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Daring journey
- Origin
- Germanic (via Spanish)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- fur-NAN-doh
Fernando is a boy's name of Germanic origin that came into English by way of Spanish, and it means "daring journey." It's pronounced fur-NAN-doh, and it has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed familiar over time.
Meaning & Origin of Fernando
Meaning: Daring journey.
Origin: Germanic (via Spanish).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fernando
fur-NAN-dohIPA /fərˈnændoʊ/
Popularity of Fernando
Fernando peaked at #149 in 1997, when 2,315 boys were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #352 with 951 babies, so it's less common than it was but still a name many families choose.
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FAQ
What does the name Fernando mean?
Daring journey. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fernando?
Fernando is pronounced fur-NAN-doh (IPA: /fərˈnændoʊ/).
Is Fernando a popular name right now?
Fernando peaked at #149 in 1997 and is ranked #352 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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