Ferdinand Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ferdinand Name at a Glance

Name	Ferdinand
Meaning	'Love's Labours Lost' King of Navarre. 'The Tempest' Son to the King of Naples.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ferdinand Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ferdinand means “'Love's Labours Lost' King of Navarre. 'The Tempest' Son to the King of Naples”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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.