The nameFernanda
Fernanda is a Portuguese and Spanish girl's name, the feminine form of Fernando.
- Girl's name
- Portuguese and Spanish
Meaning
Like Ferdinand, it comes from a Germanic name often understood as "bold traveller".
Origin
Portuguese and Spanish.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Fernanda peaked there in the early 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Fernanda
Fernanda in France
5677thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1971peak year (100 births)
1,065babies named Fernanda in France since 1900
Fernanda was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 560 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Fernanda. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Fernanda in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fernanda mean?
Like Ferdinand, it comes from a Germanic name often understood as "bold traveller".
What is the origin of the name Fernanda?
Portuguese and Spanish.
Is Fernanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Fernanda is a girl's name.