Portuguese Names that Start With F

Francisco

Spanish, Portuguese

"free man"

Francisco is one of the more popular Spanish names for boys in the US, which is unsurprising given its popularity back in Spain and Portugal as well as Latin America, coupled with its classic status.…

Fernando

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand

"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,…

Floriano

Italian and Portuguese form of Florian, Latin

"flower"

Floral and fanciful but solid and elegant too, Floriano is a variation of international feeling Florian. Ultimately from the Latin Florus, meaning "flower", it has been notably borne by Brazilian…

Floro

Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Florus, Latin

"flower"

A floral boy name without any frills, Floro is a rare variation of Florus, less familiar that Florian or the similar Florence, but potentially appealing to those looking for rare boy names ending in…

Fredo

Diminutive of Alfredo or Frederico, Spanish and Italian forms of Alfred or Frederick, English or German

"wise counselor or peaceful ruler"

Fredo is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of the Italian names Alfredo or Federico. The name gained cultural recognition through its use in 'The Godfather' novels and films for…

Fernão

Fernão is a masculine Portuguese name equivalent to the English Ferdinand. Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'journey' and 'brave,' it conveys a sense of courage and adventure. The name gained…

Frederico

Italian and Portuguese form of Frederick, German

"peaceful ruler"

Combining the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power), Frederico carries a strong, noble connotation that has appealed to families across generations. The name has been borne by numerous…