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Ferdinand

Pronunciation: FER-di-nand (key)
Names related to Ferdinand: Ferd, Ferdie, Fernando, Nando
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Origin of the name Ferdinand:

From the Spanish Ferdinando, a name of uncertain origin and meaning. It is thought to be of Germanic origin composed from the elements frithu (peace), and fardi (journey), or ferchvus (youth, life) and nanths (courage), nanthi (venture, risk), or nand (ready, prepared).

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Alyssa Amelia Archimedes Benjamin Carl Cecilia Ceclia Clementine Connie Edwin Emiliano Fernando Jack Jennifer Julian Kirk Klaudio Lisa Maria Marlon Michelle Rocco Scott Sylvia Valentin
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This is one of the most truly international names there is. It has had prominent bearers in almost every European country.

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Ferdie, Ferd, Nando, Freddy/Freddie

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This name has been given to many kings of Portugal, Spain, Naples, Sicely, Aragon, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Holy Roman Emperors Ferdinand I and Ferdinand II
Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese-Spanish sea captain, first voyager to sail around the world
Ferdinand Lamothe, "Jelly Roll Morton", American jazz artist
Ferdinand Porsche, Italian auto designer
Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German airship mogul
Ferdinand Marcos, president of the Philippines
Ferdinand, Marshal Foch, French Supreme Commander in World War I
Ferdinand Bol, Dutch artist
Ferdinand de Saussure, Swiss linguist

Ferdinand in song, story & screen: | Edit

Ferdinand, character in Shakespeare's play The Tempest. His is the love-interest of Miranda.
Ferdinand, peace-loving bull in classic children's book by Munro Leaf
Franz Ferdinand, Scottish rock band

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