Ferdinand Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ferdinand Name at a Glance

Name	Ferdinand
Meaning	An Old German name, from 'fardi' meaning journey and 'nanthi' meaning venture. Famous bearers include three Holy Roman emperors and several Spanish and Italian kings.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ferdinand Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ferdinand means “An Old German name, from 'fardi' meaning journey and 'nanthi' meaning venture. Famous bearers include three Holy Roman emperors and several Spanish and Italian kings”. 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.

Ferdinand Name Origin

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

Is Ferdinand a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ferdinand

When considering Ferdinand 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.