Fernanda is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Fernando, a Germanic name usually explained as "bold voyager" or "brave journey", from fardi, journey, and nand, daring. It is a classic in Mexico and Brazil and came to the United States with Latino families. Fernanda ranked number 566 in 2000, peaked at number 258 in 2009 and ranks number 551 among girls' names in 2025.