Fernando

fer-NAN-do (Sp); fer-NAN-doo (Port.)
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand
"bold voyager"

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.

# 343 in the US

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Fernando Popularity

Famous People Named Fernando

  • Fernando Martins de Bulhões
    birth name of Saint Anthony of Padua
  • Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
    Grand Duke of Alba, Spanish noble, general, and diplomat
  • Fernando Velasco
    American football player
  • Fernando Verdasco
    Spanish tennis player
  • Fernando José Torres
    Spanish football player
  • Fernando Rodney
    Dominican baseball player
  • Fernando Alonso
    Spanish racing driver
  • Fernando Francisco González
    Chilean tennis player
  • Fernando Valenzuela
    Mexican baseball player
  • Fernando Manuel Fernandes da Costa Santos
    Portuguese footballer and manager
  • Fernando António Nogueira Pessoa
    Portuguese poet
  • Fernando Riera
    Chilean footballer
  • Fernando Ricksen
    former Dutch footballer

Fernando in Pop Culture

  • "Fernando
    " song by Swedish pop group ABBA
  • San Fernando Valley
    Los Angeles, California
  • Fernando Castillo Saavedra
    is a main character in telenovela "Destinos"
  • Fernando Guerero
    character on TV's "Fuller House"
  • Fernando Sucre
    character on TV's "Prison Break"