The nameFernand
Fernand is the French form of Ferdinand.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Fernand comes from Germanic words often read as "journey" and "bold".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Fernand reached 772nd place in 1923.
Did you know?
- The painter Fernand Léger also made an experimental film, Ballet Mécanique, in 1924.
Famous people named Fernand
- Fernand Léger, painter
- Fernand Braudel, historian
Popularity of the name Fernand
Fernand in the United States
Fernand was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 562 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Fernand. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1923. Half of all babies named Fernand in the United States were born before 1929, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Fernand in France
Fernand was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 30,700 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Fernand. Half of all babies named Fernand in France were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fernand mean?
Fernand comes from Germanic words often read as "journey" and "bold".
What is the origin of the name Fernand?
French, from Germanic.
Is Fernand a girl's or a boy's name?
Fernand is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Fernand?
Variants and related names of Fernand include Ferdinand and Fernande.
Who are famous people named Fernand?
Fernand Léger, painter; Fernand Braudel, historian.