Names starting with F
153 names starting with F, from 19 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- FaaraxBoyThe Somali form of Farah, from an Arabic root meaning "joy" or "happiness".
- FabienneGirlCraftsperson or maker, from Latin meaning craftsman.
- FabijanBoyThe South Slavic form of Fabianus, derived from the Latin family name Fabius, perhaps connected to "faba" (bean).
- FableGirlDerived from the English word for a story that teaches a lesson, with roots in Latin fabula.
- FabriceBoyCraftsman or maker, from Latin roots meaning skilled work.
- FacundoBoyFrom Latin 'Facundus', meaning 'eloquent' or 'fluent in speech'.
- FadumoGirlThe everyday Somali form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's youngest daughter.
- FadzaiGirlFrom a Shona verb meaning to please or to make happy.
- FaithGirlFrom the English word "faith", meaning belief or trust, ultimately from Latin fido meaning "to trust".
- FajraGirlDescribes something as fiery or incandescent in Esperanto, derived from the root fajro (fire).
- FallonGirlFrom the Irish surname meaning "leader", derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Fallamháin based on the given name Fallamhán.
- FamkeGirlFrom Old German Fredwin: "peace" + "friend", or the Frisian word meaning "girl, maiden".
- FancyGirlInclined to like or love something, or resembling an ornamental or decorative object.
- FannyGirlA diminutive of Frances, Françoise, or Stéphanie.
- FaraiUnisexShona for rejoice or be happy.
- FarajBoyFrom Arabic فرج meaning "comfort" or "relief".
- FarhanBoyFrom Arabic فرحان, derived from فرح meaning "happy" or "joyful".
- FarhanaGirlFrom Arabic فرحانة, the feminine form of Farhan, derived from فرح meaning "happy" or "joyful".
- FaridBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to be singular or distinctive: "unique, precious".
- FaridaGirlThe feminine form of Farid, derived from the Arabic root meaning to be singular or distinctive: "unique, precious".
- FarihaGirlFrom the Arabic root meaning to be joyful or gladden: "happy, delighted".
- FarisBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to ride or traverse: "horseman, knight".
- FarleyBoyOne who dwells in a clearing of ferns.
- FaronBoyPossibly from a Germanic root related to traveling or journeying, though the name's original sense is not firmly…
- FarrellBoyDescendant of Fearghal, an Irish name meaning supremely valorous.
- FaruqBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to distinguish or discern: "one who separates right from wrong".
- FathiBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to open or conquer: "victor, conqueror".
- FathimaGirlFrom Arabic Fatima: "one who abstains", from a root meaning to wean or refrain.
- FathiyyaGirlThe feminine form of Fathi, derived from the Arabic root meaning to open or conquer: "victor, conqueror".
- FatihBoyFrom the Arabic root meaning to open or conquer: "victor, conqueror, opener".
- FatihaGirlFrom the Arabic فاتحة (fātiḥah): "opening, start, beginning". The term originates in the verb فتح (fataḥa), which…
- FatimaGirlFrom the Arabic root meaning to abstain or wean: "one who abstains".
- Fatima az-ZahraGirlA compound name combining Fatima and Zahra ("the radiant, the luminous"): a formal honorific title for Fatima, daughter…
- Fatin (Arabic)GirlFrom Arabic فاتن meaning "charming", "seductive" or "fascinating".
- Fatin (Arabic)BoyFrom Arabic فطين meaning "intelligent" or "clever".
- FatmaGirlFrom Arabic فاطمة, traditionally understood to mean "one who abstains" or "the one who refrains".
- FatsaniUnisexFrom Chewa: "to be meek" or "to show gentleness".
- FaustinBoyFrom the Latin Faustinus, derived from Faustus: "fortunate" or "favoured".
- FaustineGirlFrom the Latin Faustina, the feminine form of Faustinus: "fortunate" or "favoured".
- FavourUnisexDerived from the English word meaning approval, preferential treatment or goodwill, ultimately from Latin faveo.
- FawnGirlA young deer.
- FawziBoyFrom Arabic فوزيّ, derived from فاز meaning "to triumph" or "to win", conveying victory and success.
- FawziaGirlFrom Arabic فوزيّة, the feminine form of Fawzi, derived from فاز meaning "to triumph" or "to win".
- FayUnisexA fairy; one who is magical or enchanted.
- FayruzGirlFrom Arabic فيروز meaning "turquoise", the precious gemstone. The word ultimately derives from Persian origins.
- FaysalBoyFrom Arabic فيصل meaning "a judge" or "an arbiter", one who makes decisive judgements.
- FeddeBoyFrom Old German fridu: "peace".
- FeliciaGirlLatin for "happy" or "fortunate," the feminine form of Felix.
- FélicienneGirlFrom the Latin Felicianus, derived from Felix: "happy" or "fortunate".
- FelicityGirlHappiness or good fortune.
- FelipBoyThe Catalan form of Philip, from Greek meaning "lover of horses".
- FemieGirlA short form of Euphemia, meaning speaker of good words.
- FentonBoyA settlement in a marshy place.
- FerdieBoyA short form of Ferdinand, meaning bold traveler or one prepared for a journey.
- FerdyBoyA short form of Ferdinand, meaning bold traveler or one prepared for a journey.
- FernGirlA delicate plant with feathery fronds.
- FernandeGirlFrom the Germanic Ferdinand, derived from fern "journey" and nand "bold": "bold traveller".
- FernãoBoyThe archaic Portuguese form of Ferdinand, from Gothic roots meaning "peace" and "daring".
- FerranBoyThe Catalan form of Ferdinand, from Germanic roots meaning "brave" and "journeyer".
- FerrerBoyDerived from a Catalan occupational surname denoting someone who worked with iron and forged metal.
- FestusBoyFrom the Latin adjective festus, describing a day set aside for a festival or holiday.
- FiacreBoyFrom the Irish Fiachra: the meaning is uncertain, though it may relate to raven or frost.
- FideliaGirlFeminine form of Fidel, from Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'.
- FieraGirlConveys pride or a sense of dignity in Esperanto.
- FifiGirlA diminutive nickname, typically derived from Joséphine or other names containing similar sounds.
- FilbertBoyA form of Philibert, derived from Germanic roots meaning very bright.
- FilippuBoyThe Corsican form of Philip, derived from the Greek roots for "friend" and "horse".
- FinkaGirlA pet form of Jozefina, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "may God increase".
- FinleyUnisexOne with fair-haired characteristics, or the fair-haired warrior.
- FinneganBoyDescendant of Fionnagán, from the name Fionn meaning fair or white-haired.
- FirdavsBoyFrom Arabic firdaws: "paradise".
- FirenzeGirlThe Italian name for the city of Florence, derived from Florentia, an ancient Roman settlement.
- FirminBoyFrom the Latin name Firminus, built on the word firmus, "firm" or "steadfast."
- FiruzaGirlFrom Persian: "turquoise".
- FisherBoyOne who fishes; a fisherman.
- FitzBoySon of; a patronymic prefix indicating descent.
- FitzroyBoySon of the king; royal offspring.
- FlanaganBoyDescendant of Flannagán, from the Irish word for blood red.
- FlanneryGirlDescendant of Flannghal, from the Irish words for red and valour.
- FlavieGirlFrom the Latin Flavius, derived from flavus: "golden" or "yellow-haired".
- FlavienBoyFrom the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius: "of the Flavian family" or relating to "golden, yellow-haired".
- FlavienneGirlFrom the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius: "of the Flavian family" or relating to "golden, yellow-haired".
- FletcherBoyOne who makes arrows.
- FleurGirlLiterally means "flower" in French.
- FleuretteGirlA diminutive form of Fleur, meaning "little flower" in French.
- FlickUnisexA quick, light movement or touch; also used as a diminutive of Felicity.
- FlintBoyA hard type of rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, traditionally used for starting fires.
- FloGirlA short form of Florence or Flora, both names related to flowers and flourishing.
- FloellaGirlAn elaborated form of Flo, a short name for Florence or Flora, both relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FloraGirlLatin for "flower," from flos, floris.
- FlorenceUnisexProsperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
- FlorentBoyFrom Latin meaning "flowering" or "blooming", suggesting vitality and prosperity.
- FlorettaGirlA Latinate diminutive of Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
- FloretteGirlA French diminutive of Flora, meaning "little flower".
- FlorianeGirlFrench feminine form of Florian, derived from Latin meaning "flowering" or "flourishing".
- FlorijanBoyThe South Slavic form of Florian, derived from the Latin name Florianus, related to "florere" (to bloom or flower).
- FlorimondBoyPossibly from Latin meaning "prosperous" combined with an Old German element meaning "protection".
- FlorineGirlFrench feminine form of Florinus, derived from Latin meaning "flowering" or "flourishing".
- FlorrieGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlorryGirlA variant spelling of Florrie, a diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlossieGirlA diminutive of Florence, meaning prosperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius.
- FlowerGirlDirectly from the English word flower, referring to the blossoming plant and the natural beauty it represents.
- FloyGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
- FlynnBoyAn Anglicized Irish surname that comes from Ó Floinn, a family name tracing back to the personal name Flann, with…
- FordBoyFrom the English surname derived from a place name meaning "ford" (a shallow river crossing) in Old English.
- ForrestBoyFrom the English surname meaning "forest", originally given to a person who lived near or worked in a forest.
- FortuneUnisexTaken from the vocabulary word denoting luck, chance and fate, representing hopeful destiny.
- FosterBoyAn English form of Vaast, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning fortunate or lucky.
- FoxBoyFrom the English word fox referring to the wild animal, or from the surname Fox, originally given as a nickname.
- FranceneGirlAn English variant of Francine, the feminine form of Francis, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "French" or "of the…
- FrancesGirlThe feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin Franciscus meaning "French" or "of the Franks".
- FrancescBoyThe Catalan form of Francis, ultimately derived from a Latin word meaning "French" or "from France".
- FrancescuBoyThe Corsican form of Franciscus, rooted in the Latin word for "from France" or "French".
- FrancetteGirlA feminine diminutive form of François, derived from French meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
- FrancineGirlA diminutive of Françoise, derived from the medieval Latin meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
- FrancisUnisexFrom the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "of the Franks", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe and…
- FrancisqueBoyFrench variant of Franciscus, derived from medieval Latin meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
- FrançoisBoyFrom the Latin Franciscus, meaning "of the Franks" or "free man".
- François-MarieBoyA compound name combining François ("of the Franks" or "free man") with Marie ("of the sea" or "beloved").
- François-XavierBoyA compound name joining François ("of the Franks" or "free man") with Xavier ("new house" or "bright").
- FrançoiseGirlThe feminine form of François, derived from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "of the Franks" or "free woman".
- FrankBoyDerived from the Frankish people, possibly relating to a spear.
- FrankieUnisexA diminutive of Frank or Frances, meaning peaceful or free.
- FranklinBoyOne who is free; from Middle English denoting someone with independent status.
- FrannieGirlA diminutive of Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
- FrannyUnisexA diminutive of Francis or Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
- FrañsezBoyThe Breton form of Franciscus, derived from the Latin name referring to "the Frank" or "the free one".
- FrañsezaGirlThe Breton feminine adaptation of Franciscus, linked to the name Francis.
- FrantziscaGirlThe feminine form of Francis: from a Germanic source meaning "free".
- FrantziscuBoyFrom a Germanic source meaning "free".
- FredBoyInformal reduction of Frederick, meaning peaceful ruler.
- FredaGirlInformal version of longer English names with 'fred' or 'freda' components.
- FreddieUnisexA diminutive of Frederick or Freda, meaning peaceful ruler or peaceful.
- FreddyBoyInformal form of Frederick and related names sharing the 'fred' root.
- FredenandusBoyA Latin-styled medieval spelling of the Gothic name behind Ferdinand, from roots meaning "peace" and "daring".
- FredericBoyThe Catalan and Occitan form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler".
- FrederickBoyPeaceful ruler, derived from Germanic roots meaning peace and ruler, king.
- FrédériqueGirlThe French feminine form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler" or "rich in peace".
- FreemanBoyOne who possesses liberty; a person of independent status in feudal times.
- FrensBoyFrom Germanic frank: "free" or "frank", related to the Frankish people.
- FrenskeBoyFrom Germanic frank: "free" or "frank", related to the Frankish people; -ske is a Limburgish diminutive suffix.
- FridayBoyDerived from the weekday name in English, honouring the Norse goddess Frigg.
- FriþunanþsBoyA modern reconstruction of the Gothic name behind Ferdinand, read as "bold for peace" from friþu, "peace", and nanþs…
- FronaGirlA diminutive of Sophronia, from Greek roots meaning prudent or wise.
- FrutosBoySpanish form of Fructus, from Latin 'fructus' meaning 'fruit' or 'harvest'.
- FūjinBoyFrom Japanese 風 (fū), "wind", and 神 (jin), "god, spirit": god of the wind.
- FulbertBoyComposed of Germanic elements meaning "people" (folk) and "bright" (beraht), so "bright people" or "brightly famous…
- FulkBoyA short form of Germanic names built on the Frankish and Old High German word for “people.”
- FultonBoyFrom a place name meaning bird hill, derived from Old English.
- FumnanyaUnisexFrom Igbo hụ (heard as fụ in some speech), "see", m, "me", and anya, "eye": read together as a request, "love me".
- FungaiUnisexFrom a Shona verb meaning to think or to judge.
- FunsBoyFrom Germanic adal: "noble" and funs: "ready" or "prepared".
- FunskeBoyFrom Germanic adal: "noble" and funs: "ready" or "prepared"; -ske is a Limburgish diminutive suffix.