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Ferny

Girl Name day: September 3
Ferny is a short form of Fern: on birth records it is written Fern (37,350 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Fern page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Fern (the plant).
From the English word fern, ultimately Old English fearn, adopted as a botanical given name in the 19th century.

Name day for Ferny

September 3

Why this day? Ferny is a short form of Fern, and shares its name day.

Ferny is celebrated in France on June 27; the United States on September 3.

The story of the name Ferny

Ferny is a short form of Fern. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — fern (the plant), and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Ferny is rarely written as such: the Fernys are Ferns (37,350 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Fern page.

Frequently asked questions about Ferny

What does Ferny mean?

Ferny is a short form of Fern, which means fern (the plant).

When is Ferny's name day?

September 3, together with Fern: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ferny a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Fern.

Ferny's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ferny

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett47%
  2. Millie53%
  3. Piper56%
  4. Nyla56%
  5. Phoebe56%
  6. Kinsley59%
  7. Kali61%
  8. Raegan62%
  9. Raelynn63%
  10. Matilda63%

Love potential for Ferny

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Kali46%
  3. Kinsley49%
  4. Nyla49%
  5. Piper50%
  6. Mara51%
  7. Matilda51%
  8. Millie52%
  9. Phoebe53%
  10. Raegan53%

Professional potential for Ferny

Top 10

  1. Serenity85%
  2. Harmony84%
  3. Noelle81%
  4. Millie80%
  5. Josie76%
  6. Willow75%
  7. Lia74%
  8. Isla72%
  9. Ellie71%
  10. Leilani71%

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Nova42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. Ivy42%
  6. Londyn42%
  7. Kinsley45%
  8. Gianna46%
  9. Athena48%
  10. Raegan48%

Crush potential for Ferny

Bottom 10

  1. Millie54%
  2. Scarlett55%
  3. Gianna56%
  4. Nyla60%
  5. Piper61%
  6. Adelaide62%
  7. Phoebe62%
  8. Mara63%
  9. Matilda65%
  10. Fiona66%
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