At a Glance
- Meaning
- An iron-related place name, or a form of Fergus ("man of vigor")
- Origin
- Norman French / Irish (dual origin, uncertain)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FAIR-is
Ferris is a Norman French / Irish (dual origin, uncertain) boy's name meaning “an iron-related place name, or a form of Fergus ("man of vigor")”. It appears in our list of 200+ Mystical, Whimsical Boy Names That Will Definitely Inspire You.
Meaning & Origin of Ferris
Meaning: An iron-related place name, or a form of Fergus ("man of vigor").
Origin: Norman French / Irish (dual origin, uncertain).
A common claim: Ferris means "rock" Actually: "Rock" isn't supported by either documented origin; Ferris is more likely tied to a Norman place name referencing iron, or to Fergus, "man of vigor."
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ferris
FAIR-isIPA /ˈfærɪs/
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