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Origin: German

Meaning: Bold voyager; Peace; Friendship; Daring, bold

If you feel like you have a little adventurer on your hands, the name Ferd might be the perfect name for them. Ferd has Old Germanic roots and is almost as charming as a nickname but can still stand strong as its own masculine given name. Ultimately, it comes from the German moniker Fridunand, which is composed of the elements friþuz meaning “peace” or “friendship,” and nanþi, meaning “daring” or “bold,” giving Ferd the definition of “bold voyager.” Who knows, with a name like Ferd, baby might become a little wanderer!