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Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Adventurer, Bold voyager

Fernando is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. Coming from the Germanic name Ferdinand, it translates to “adventurer” or “bold voyager,” and can easily help baby embrace their badass side. As baby carves their path in life, they are going to have so many different opportunities to travel to new places in the world. Many people have held the name Fernando over the years, from athletes to writers to musicians. If you want to inspire your little one to explore different paths and opportunities before they find their calling, the name Fernando will make for a lovely choice.