What Fernando means
Fernando is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "bold in peace". It comes from Germanic frith (peace; or farth: journey) + nanth (bold, daring). It is pronounced fer-NAHN-do.
First element disputed between peace and journey. Fernando Valenzuela, the pitcher behind Fernandomania in 1981. Saint Ferdinand, May 30.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Fer, Nando. Fer is a modern shortening used for Fernando and Fernanda. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
