Fernand
Meaning of Fernand
Fernand is a masculine name with French origins. It is pronounced as fehr-NAHN (/fɛʁ.nɑ̃/) in French. This classic name has variations such as Ferdinand and Fernando. Fernand carries a strong and regal presence, evoking images of nobility and power. Although not as commonly used in recent years, Fernand has a long history of usage, particularly in the early 20th century. According to data for newborns in Massachusetts, Fernand ranked within the top 300 names during the early 1900s. If you are seeking a traditional and sophisticated name for your baby boy, Fernand might be the perfect choice.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as fehr-NAHN (/fɛʁ.nɑ̃/)
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Notable People Named Fernand
| Fernand Braudel was a prominent French historian known for his work on the Mediterranean, Civilization and Capitalism, and the Identity of France. |
| Joseph Fernand Henri Léger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker known for his personal form of cubism and bold, simplified treatment of modern subject matter, making him a forerunner of pop art. |
| Fernand Khnopff - Fernand Edmond Jean Marie Khnopff was a Belgian symbolist painter. |
| Fernand Pouillon was a versatile French architect, urban planner, building contractor, and writer. |
| Fernand Sabatté was a renowned French painter and sculptor recognized for his architectural paintings, portraits, and efforts in salvaging church monuments during World War I. |
| Fernand Gentin was a French printer, Radical politician, and government minister who had a controversial political career during World War II. |
| Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle was a royalist member of the French Resistance who assassinated Admiral François Darlan during World War II. |
| Fernand Courby - Fernand Henri Fabien Courby was a French archaeologist and Hellenist known for his expertise in ancient Greece and his contributions as a professor at the University of Lyon. |
| Fernand Faure, a French economist and politician, served as a deputy from 1885 to 1889, and later became a Senator in 1924 after teaching and publishing works on economics and statistics. |
| Fernand Mourlot, son of Jules Mourlot, was the director of Mourlot Studios and founder of Editions Mourlot. |
| Fernand Alfred Jaccard, a Swiss footballer and manager born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, played as a midfielder and passed away in Lutry. |
| Fernand Allard l'Olivier, a Belgian painter and illustrator, was renowned for his Africanist style works. |
| Fernand Ledoux was a Belgian-born French actor known for his work in film and theatre, with a notable role in Jean Renoir's La Bête humaine (1938). |
| Fernand Leduc was a prominent Canadian abstract expressionist painter who played a significant role in the Quebec contemporary art scene during the mid-20th century. |
| Lieutenant-colonel Fernand Mousseau, CD was a Canadian Army officer known for his role in the liberation of Paris during the Allied invasion of Normandy and was awarded the French Legion of Honour for his bravery. |
