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Ferdinand

American  
[fur-dn-and] / ˈfɜr dnˌænd /

noun

  1. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bold” and “peace.”


Ferdinand British  
/ ˈfɜːdɪˌnænd, ˈfɛrdinant /

noun

  1. See Franz Ferdinand

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Rio Ferdinand, Mark Viduka, Jason Wilcox, even former manager David O'Leary were among those alerted to new messages in their Leeds United WhatsApp group.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

This makes the ride "easier and safer without having to think about it," Avinox developer Ferdinand Wolf said.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Two of Kingsley’s four children, his younger sons, Ferdinand and Edmund, became actors, a decision their father endorsed with his whole heart.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos suspended school classes in affected areas of Mindanao while calling on residents in coastal areas to evacuate immediately.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

The two of them were kept very busy showing and explaining everything to Nelson, Columbus, Louisa, Jenny, Scott, Magellan, Adelina, Isabella, Ferdinand, and Victoria.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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