Fernando
fer-NAN-do (Sp); fer-NAN-doo (Port.)
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand
"bold voyager"
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Fernando Origin and Meaning
The name Fernando is a boy's name of Spanish, Portuguese origin meaning "bold voyager".
Can you hear the drums Fernando? Although 58% of Nameberries prefer Ferdinand to Fernando, the Iberian variant has a softer, more romantic feel that makes it a better fit with all those Javiers, Lorenzos and Matteos.
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Fernando Rank in US Top 1000
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Famous People Named Fernando
- Fernando Martins de Bulhõesbirth name of Saint Anthony of Padua
- Fernando Álvarez de ToledoGrand Duke of Alba, Spanish noble, general, and diplomat
- Fernando VelascoAmerican football player
- Fernando VerdascoSpanish tennis player
- Fernando José TorresSpanish football player
- Fernando RodneyDominican baseball player
- Fernando AlonsoSpanish racing driver
- Fernando Francisco GonzálezChilean tennis player
- Fernando ValenzuelaMexican baseball player
- Fernando Manuel Fernandes da Costa SantosPortuguese footballer and manager
- Fernando António Nogueira PessoaPortuguese poet
- Fernando RieraChilean footballer
- Fernando Ricksenformer Dutch footballer
The name Fernando in Pop Culture
- "Fernando" song by Swedish pop group ABBA
- San Fernando ValleyLos Angeles, California
- Fernando Castillo Saavedrais a main character in telenovela "Destinos"
- Fernando Guererocharacter on TV's "Fuller House"
- Fernando Sucrecharacter on TV's "Prison Break"