The nameFernande
Fernande is a French girl's name, the feminine of Fernand, the French form of Ferdinand. It was one of the most common girls' names in France in the 1910s and 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Fernande comes from Ferdinand, a Germanic name whose meaning is debated; it is often linked to words for "journey" and "bold".
Origin
Germanic, through Spanish and French.
History
Fernande peaked in France around 1920 and has been very rare since the 1950s. It was also given, more rarely, in the United States in the early 20th century.
Famous people named Fernande
- Fernande Olivier, painter and model, companion of Picasso
Popularity of the name Fernande
Fernande in the United States
Fernande was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 263 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Fernande. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1922. Half of all babies named Fernande in the United States were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Fernande in France
Fernande was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 23,030 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Fernande. Half of all babies named Fernande in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fernande mean?
Fernande comes from Ferdinand, a Germanic name whose meaning is debated; it is often linked to words for "journey" and "bold".
What is the origin of the name Fernande?
Germanic, through Spanish and French.
Is Fernande a girl's or a boy's name?
Fernande is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Fernande?
Variants and related names of Fernande include Ferdinand and Fernand.
Who are famous people named Fernande?
Fernande Olivier, painter and model, companion of Picasso.