the etymology and history of first names

View Name: Fern

FERN

GENDER: Feminine

USAGE: English

PRONOUNCED: FURN [key]

Meaning & History

From the English word for the plant, ultimately from Old English fearn. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.

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VARIANT: Ferne

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