Ferdinand

Meaning & origin

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

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