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Name Origin

Fernanda is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is a variant of Fernando, which means 'bold voyager' or 'daring adventurer'. The name likely derives from the Germanic elements 'fridu' (peace) and 'nand' (bold, daring).

spanishportuguesefeminineboldadventurousvoyagerpeace

Famous People

Fernanda Montenegro (1929-)

Actress

  • Considered one of Brazil's greatest actresses.
  • Won numerous awards including the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award.

Fernanda Lima (1976-)

Television presenter and model

  • Hosted popular Brazilian television shows.
  • Known for her work as a fashion model.

Fernanda de Paula (1985-)

Volleyball player

  • Won Olympic gold medals with the Brazilian national team.
  • Played professionally in Brazil and Italy.