Hernando
/eɾˈnando/noun
A Spanish masculine given name, historically a form of Ferdinand.
Did you know?Hernando became especially famous through explorers such as Hernando de Soto, whose 16th-century expeditions helped cement the name in the history of the Americas.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*friþu-nanþą
“A compound meaning approximately “peace-bravery” or “peaceful daring.””
Early Medieval Period
Gothic
Frithunands
“An attested Germanic personal-name form built from elements meaning “peace” and “daring.””
Old High German
Old High German
Fridu-nant
“A personal name meaning “peace-brave” or “bold in peace.””
11th–12th Century
Old Spanish
Ferrando
“The Spanish Romance development of the Germanic name Ferdinand.”
Medieval Spanish
Spanish
Hernando
“A Spanish form that developed from Fernando/Ferrando through changes in pronunciation.”
Modern English
English
Hernando
“A Spanish given name, often encountered in historical names and place names.”