Fernand

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I like this name
I wish Fernand was an common English name. Fernand is shorter than Ferdinand and I feel like Fernand is a real English version.

Fernand Fédronic is a French former competitive figure skater. He is the 1982 Grand Prix International St. Gervais champion, 1984 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, and 1985 1985 French national champion. He placed in the top ten at two European Championships and in the top fifteen at two World Championships.

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In 2014, Fédronic became the president of the World Inline Figure Skating Association.

Fernand Goux (1899 – 2008) was, at age 108, the penultimate French World War I veteran, with Pierre Picault being the last.

Also Gascon, Provençal and Languedocian: https://ieo-oc.org/spip.php?page=article&id_article=290 --- Source: Institut d'Estudis Occitans

Fernand Petiot was a bartender who claimed to have created the Bloody Mary, a popular cocktail drink.

Fernand Labori (1860-1917) was a famous French lawyer.

A famous bearer of this name is Fernand de Langle de Cary (1849-1927), a French general who served during WW1.

Very old name. Hardly given nowadays. Might come back into fashion one day.

Fernand Mondego aka the Count de Morcerf from The Count of Monte Cristo is a famous bearer.

The famous French actor 'Fernandel' was named Fernand! I just love that guy! :D

The World Meteorological Organization just added Fernand to their list of Atlantic hurricane names. Its first use will be in 2013.