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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

Top 10

  1. Alicia93%
  2. Bethany89%
  3. Amber88%
  4. Amanda88%
  5. Tristan85%
  6. Allison81%
  7. Kristina81%
  8. Lauren81%
  9. Elizabeth81%
  10. Marissa79%

Bottom 10

  1. Travis48%
  2. Cody48%
  3. Sean49%
  4. Molly50%
  5. Andrea55%
  6. Kendra55%
  7. Daisy56%
  8. Brett56%
  9. Shelby57%
  10. Bryan58%

Love potential for Ferny

Top 10

  1. Megan96%
  2. Bethany90%
  3. Alicia86%
  4. Amanda86%
  5. Mariah85%
  6. Ana83%
  7. Kristin76%
  8. Christina76%
  9. Marissa76%
  10. Stephanie76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kendra42%
  2. Travis42%
  3. Derek42%
  4. Cody42%
  5. Kara43%
  6. Alexander44%
  7. Kyle44%
  8. Morgan45%
  9. Bryan46%
  10. Brett47%

Professional potential for Ferny

Top 10

  1. Andrew82%
  2. Mariah78%
  3. Katie77%
  4. Megan77%
  5. Nicole76%
  6. Bethany74%
  7. Andrea72%
  8. Molly72%
  9. Kristin72%
  10. Sean72%

Bottom 10

  1. Kendra42%
  2. Alexander42%
  3. Whitney42%
  4. Crystal42%
  5. Ariel42%
  6. Victor43%
  7. Natasha43%
  8. Kara43%
  9. Marcus44%
  10. Brandon45%

Crush potential for Ferny

Top 10

  1. Alicia88%
  2. Bethany84%
  3. Amanda83%
  4. Amber82%
  5. Allison82%
  6. Whitney78%
  7. Ashley77%
  8. Brooke77%
  9. Alison77%
  10. Marissa77%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean46%
  2. Andrea49%
  3. Andrew53%
  4. Cody56%
  5. Kara56%
  6. Derek57%
  7. Brett58%
  8. Molly58%
  9. Caitlin58%
  10. Christopher58%
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