Ferdinand \f(e)-rdina-nd, fer-di-nand\ as a boy's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Ferdinand is "bold voyager". Explorers Ferdinand Magellan, Hernando Cortez; former Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos.

Ferdinand has 10 variant forms: Ferd, Ferdie, Ferdinando, Ferdo, Ferdynand, Fernand, Fernandas, Fernando, Hernando and Nando.

Baby names that sound like Ferdinand are Fordon, Forden, Fortenay, Fortunato, Fortino, Verdun and Verdon.