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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

  • Award-winning Brazilian actress
  • Considered one of Brazil's greatest actresses

Fernanda Souza (1984-)

Actress, presenter

  • Brazilian actress and television host
  • Known for roles in telenovelas and TV shows