♂ Name Ferdinand

Q: What does the name Ferdinand mean?

Ferdinand means 'bold protector' or 'brave in peace' (from Gothic 'frith/friþ' = protection + 'nanth/nanþ' = courage). Besides, the first part of the name Ferdinand could be derived from Germanic 'fardi' meaning 'journey' or 'travel'. Therefore Ferdinand means 'adventurous' and 'bold journey' or 'bold voyager'.

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Ferdinand is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ferdinand?

The boy’s name Ferdinand is a Germanic name, which originally derived from the Gothic name Fridunanth or Frithnanths.

What does the name Ferdinand mean?

Ferdinand means “bold protector” or “brave in peace” (from Gothic “frith/friþ” = protection + “nanth/nanþ” = courage). Besides, the first part of the name Ferdinand could be derived from Germanic “fardi” meaning “journey” or “travel”. Therefore Ferdinand means “adventurous” and “bold journey” or “bold voyager”.

Pronunciation of Ferdinand

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Variants of the name Ferdinand

Ferdynand

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Popularity of the name Ferdinand

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