Bold voyager or brave in peace
Derived from the Germanic elements 'fardi' (journey) or 'frith' (peace) combined with 'nanth' (daring or brave). It was a traditional name among Spanish and Austrian royalty for centuries, famously borne by the king who sponsored Columbus's voyages.
Less common today
Ferdinand isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,086 in 1990.
Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the Earth
A gentle bull who prefers smelling flowers to fighting · The Story of Ferdinand
Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary
The Prince of Naples who falls in love with Miranda · The Tempest
Former President of the Philippines
Automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche car company
Swiss linguist and semiotician
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
