Fern
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Fern
The given name 'Fern' derives from the Old English word *fearn*, referring to the feathery green plant, symbolizing sincerity and tranquility.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fern' derives from the Old English word *fearn*, referring to the feathery green plant, symbolizing sincerity and tranquility. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the late 19th century during the Victorian plant-naming trend.
Fern currently ranks #1,220 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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