Ferdinand
FUR-dee-nand
Popularity
#3902
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,885
Peak Year
#259 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Royal & Regal, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Ferdinand is a name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements 'fardi' (journey, expedition) and 'nand' (brave, daring), thus meaning "brave traveler" or "daring journey."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese explorer
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Whose assasination sparked WW1
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