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First name Ferdinand - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
30. May
Meaning
The male first name Ferdinand has a Latin origin and means "the peaceful one". The name has been popular in various European countries since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in German-speaking countries. In the Catholic Church, the name is also associated with Saint Ferdinand of Castile.
Famous people with the first name Ferdinand
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria (Person)
- Rio Ferdinand (English footballer)
- Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese seafarer)
- Ferdinand II of Aragon (Person)
- Ferdinand I of Austria (Person)
- Ferdinand Marcos (President of the Philippines)
- Franz Ferdinand (band) (Person)