Fern Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fern Name at a Glance

Name	Fern
Meaning	A green plant that loves shade. Fern.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Fern Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fern means “A green plant that loves shade. Fern”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fern Name Origin

Our database records Fern under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fern a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fern is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fern

When considering Fern for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.