Fonda
FON-duh
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
4,112
Peak Year
#181 in 1963
First Recorded
1910
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from a surname meaning 'new settlement' or 'fond of,' Fonda is of Dutch origin and later adopted as a given name.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Jane Fonda
American actress, political activist, and former model
Bridget Fonda
Retired American actress, daughter of Peter Fonda
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