Ferry
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- Name
- Ferry
- Gender
- Boy name
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The boy's name Ferry is a Dutch short and affectionate form of Ferdinand. Translated, the name means 'the bold protector'.
What does the name Ferry mean?
The boy's name Ferry is a Dutch short and affectionate form of Ferdinand. Translated, the name means 'the bold protector'. Its origin lies in the two Gothic elements frith (𐍆𐍂𐌹𐌸/friþ) for 'the protection' or 'the safety' and nanth (𐌽𐌰𐌽𐌸/nanþ) for 'the boldness' or 'the audacity'. Additionally, Ferry is an eastern French variant of Frederic, a variant of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is 'the prince of peace'. The roots lie in the two Old High German name components fridu for 'the peace', 'the friendship', 'the peacekeeper', 'the protection', 'the safety' or 'protection from violence' and rihhi for 'rich', 'powerful', 'the power', 'the rule' or 'the ruler'. The name means 'ferry' in English. Other variants include Fery, Ferdinando, Ferdinandus, Fernand, Fernando, Fernandel, and Fernandino. Common variants also include Hernan, Hernando, Nando, Nandor, and Nante.
Where does the name Ferry come from?
Etymology Ferry is a masculine first name of Old High German and Gothic origin with the meaning 'the bold protector'. Old High German Gothic
How do you pronounce Ferry?
Sound & pronunciation of Ferry: The name Ferry is two syllables and has a soft flow. Pronounced as 'Fer-ry' [ˈfɛʁi] or in English [ˈfɛri], it begins with an open E sound. The double R enhances the sound in the middle. The ending with a light 'i' gives the name a sense of ease. Ferry thus appears friendly and agile - uncomplicated, modern, and approachable.
When is the name day of Ferry?
The name day for Ferry is May 30.
Popularity
Ferry is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009 at 1,188th place. In the last ten years, Ferry has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,724th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,114th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ferry-Ultra
Famous people
- Eugene Louis Gabriel Ferry Bellemare (French writer)
- Ferry Ahrle (German painter)
- Ferry Aman Saragih (football player from Indonesia)
- Ferry de Haan (Dutch football player)
- Ferry de Regt (Dutch footballer)
- Ferry Doedens (Dutch actor)
- Ferry Gouw (Indonesian musician)
- Ferry Graf (Austrian singer)
- Ferry Grott (German trumpeter)
- Ferry Gruber (German opera singer)
- Ferry Manteufel (football player from Germany)
- Ferry Mesman (football player from the Netherlands)
- Ferry Öllinger (Austrian actor)
- Ferry Piekart (Dutch writer)
- Ferry Porsche (designer)
- Ferry Radax (Austrian film director)
- Ferry Rotinsulu (footballer from Indonesia)
- Ferry Sikla (German actor)
- Ferry Sonneville (Indonesian badminton player)
- Ferry van der Vinne (Dutch football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ferry
What is the origin of the name Ferry?
Ferry has its roots in Old High German and Gothic. The name derives from Ferdinand and consists of the elements 'frith' for 'protection' and 'nanth' for 'boldness'. Additionally, it is an eastern French variant of Frederic, which means 'prince of peace'.
What does the name Ferry mean?
The name Ferry means 'the bold protector'. The meaning derives from the Gothic and Old High German roots that encompass concepts such as protection, boldness, peace, and power.
How popular is the name Ferry?
Ferry is known in some countries, especially in the Netherlands and parts of France, but is not very widespread. It is often seen as a modern and original choice for boys.