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| | An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with F''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with F include Flynn, Francis, and Freddi. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with F, more than 50 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with E]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with G]]. | ||
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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with F''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with F include Flynn, Francis, and Freddi. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with F, more than 50 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with E]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with G]]. | |||
== The list == | == The list == | ||
'''Fable'''. English. Meaning "A teaching story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted</ref> Keywords: arts, magic, mythology, two syllables | '''Fable'''. English. Meaning "A teaching story."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813184544/https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: arts, magic, mythology, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fabrice'''. Italian and Latin. Meaning "Works with the hands."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fabrice [https://web.archive.org/web/20201028140435/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fabrice Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fairly'''. English. From the English surname, meaning "From the fern meadow."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Fairly [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128042434/https://babynames.com/name/fairly Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fairly.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230209025405/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fairly.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, places, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Falcon'''. English. Meaning "Bird of prey."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Falcon [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202070920/https://babynames.com/name/falcon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, animals, nature, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fallon'''. Irish. Meaning "Of a ruling family," or "Royalty."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fallon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528102849/https://babynames.com/name/FALLON Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fallon.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20151218204717/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Fallon.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Farah''' (فرح). Arabic. Meaning "Joy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/farah [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602181623/https://www.behindthename.com/name/farah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Farai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Rejoice."<ref name="behindthename2">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20210527224453/https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farai.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230209031045/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farai.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness | ||
''' | '''Fargo'''. Spanish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the fenced pasture."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fargo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325011448/https://babynames.com/name/fargo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fakhri'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Honorary." 2. Persian. Meaning "Glory."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fakhri.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170617221859/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Fakhri.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | ||
''' | '''Farley'''. English. From the English surname, from the place name, in Old English meaning "fern meadow."<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230220215427/http://20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farley.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20211020061411/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farley.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables | ||
'''Farren'''. English. Meaning "The color iron-gray." Variants: '''Farin''', '''Farrin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farren</ref> Keywords: colors, metal, two syllables | '''Farmer'''. English. From the surname, meaning "One who farms."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farmer [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130205112/https://babynames.com/name/farmer Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Farrah'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Ironsmith." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farrah [https://web.archive.org/web/20230331001307/https://babynames.com/name/Farrah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: metal, occupation, two syllables | |||
'''Farren'''. 1. English. Meaning "The color iron-gray." 2. English. Meaning "Adventurous," or "Traveler." 3. Arabic. Meaning "Baker." 4. Irish. Meaning "The land." Variants: '''Farran''', '''Farin''', '''Farrin'''. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/farren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205112424/https://babynames.com/name/farren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323195506/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farran [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605193149/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farran Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farren.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603085331/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farren.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colors, courage, metal, two syllables, virtue | |||
'''Fatin'''. Arabic. Meaning "Intelligent, clever," "Captivating, enchanting, fascinating," or "The daughter of the Prophet Muhammad."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fatin [https://web.archive.org/web/20220528140616/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fatin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fatin.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604075507/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fatin.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: intelligence, religious, spiritual, two syllables, virtue | |||
'''Fatsani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be meek."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables, virtue | '''Fatsani'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be meek."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables, virtue | ||
'''Faulkner'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Falconer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/faulkner</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, occupation, two syllables | '''Faulkner'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Falconer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/faulkner [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203224844/https://babynames.com/name/faulkner Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, occupation, two syllables | ||
'''Fay'''. 1. English. Meaning "Trust, faith." 2. French. Meaning "Faithful, loyalty, belief." 3. Irish. Meaning "Raven." Variant: '''Faye'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/faye [https://web.archive.org/web/20210224211649/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/faye Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fay [https://web.archive.org/web/20220701173146/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fay Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, nature, spirituality, one syllable, virtue | |||
'''February'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Born in February."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/february</ref> Keywords: time, winter | '''February'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Born in February."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/february [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131003234/https://babynames.com/name/february Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: time, winter | ||
'''Feidlimid'''. Ancient Irish. Meaning "Beauty" or "Ever good." From the name of an early king in Irish mythology. Variants: '''Fedelmid''', '''Fedlimid'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: nobility, three syllables | '''Feidlimid'''. Ancient Irish. Meaning "Beauty" or "Ever good." From the name of an early king in Irish mythology. Variants: '''Fedelmid''', '''Fedlimid'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: nobility, three syllables | ||
'''Félicité'''. French. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: luck, magic | '''Felice'''. English, French, and Italian. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felice.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20130524105135/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Felice.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Félicité'''. French. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky." Variant: '''Felicite'''.<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felicite.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604075824/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felicite.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, three syllables | |||
'''Felis'''. Latin. 1. Short form of the feminine name Felisa, which in turn derives from the Latin ''fēlix'', meaning "happiness, good fortune, good luck, fertile, rich in crops and fruit."<ref>https://www.name-doctor.com/name-felis-meaning-of-felis-59843.html</ref> 2. From the Latin ''felis'', "cat."<ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/feline [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207024020/https://www.etymonline.com/word/feline Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows that, out of 297 people with this name, only 56% use it as a masculine name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/F/FE/FELIS/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, rare | |||
'''Femi'''. African Yoruba. Meaning "Love me."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Femi.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604072509/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Femi.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: affection, emotion, two syllables | |||
''' | '''Fenix'''. Greek. Meaning "Dark red."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fenix [https://web.archive.org/web/20220817112929/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fenix Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colors, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fenmore'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Fen moor."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fenmore [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810051200/https://babynames.com/name/fenmore Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: places, two syllables, water | ||
''' | '''Ferdous''' (ফেরদৌস). Bengali. Form of the Arabic masculine name Firdaus, meaning "Paradise" or "Garden."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ferdous [https://web.archive.org/web/20220818041436/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ferdous Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/firdaus [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603084622/https://www.behindthename.com/name/firdaus Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: flowers, nature, plants | ||
''' | '''Fergie'''. Scottish. Pet form of the masculine name Fergus, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Fearghas. Meaning "Man of vigour." The original name was that of several figures in Irish legend.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fergus [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/fergus Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/fearghas [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/fearghas Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
''' | '''Fernley'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Fern meadow." Variants: '''Fernlea''', '''Fernlee''', '''Fernleigh'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fernley [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129084650/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fernley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, places, plants, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Ferran'''. Catalan. Meaning "Ready traveler."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ferran.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530022250/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ferran.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
''' | '''Ferrari'''. Italian. From the surname. Meaning "Blacksmith." Also a modern name, after the name of the Italian brand of car.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ferrari [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603052901/https://babynames.com/name/FERRARI Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: modern, three syllables, travel | ||
''' | '''Fews'''. 1. English. Meaning unknown. 2. French. Meaning "Woods."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fews [https://web.archive.org/web/20230322072459/https://babynames.com/name/fews Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fews.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171128155129/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fews.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable. | ||
''' | '''Fifer'''. English. From the surname. Meaning "Fife player."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fifer [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208014324/https://babynames.com/name/fifer Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: music, two syllables | ||
'''Finley'''. English, Scottish, and Irish. Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic masculine name Fionnlagh. Meaning "Fair-colored warrior." Variants: '''Finlay'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/finley [https://web.archive.org/web/20230610222456/https://www.behindthename.com/name/finley Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, battle, colors, two syllables, war | |||
''' | '''Finnegan'''. Irish. Meaning "Descendant of Finn," which itself is a masculine name meaning "Fair, white."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/finnegan [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528095701/https://babynames.com/name/FINNEGAN Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, colors, three syllables | ||
''' | '''Fiore'''. Medieval Italian. Meaning "Flower."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, plants | ||
'''Flann'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "Red." Pet form: '''Flannán'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: colors, one syllable, two syllables | '''Flann'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "Red." Pet form: '''Flannán'''.<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: colors, one syllable, two syllables | ||
'''Flannery'''. English. From the Irish surname Ó Flannghaile, meaning "Descendant of Flannghal," where the given name Flannghal means "Red valour."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Variant: '''Flannerry'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flannerry</ref> Keywords: colors, three syllables | '''Flannery'''. English. From the Irish surname Ó Flannghaile, meaning "Descendant of Flannghal," where the given name Flannghal means "Red valour."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Variant: '''Flannerry'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flannerry [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203221205/https://babynames.com/name/flannerry Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colors, three syllables | ||
'''Flash'''. English. A modern name meaning "Bright light."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flash</ref> Keywords: light, modern, one syllable | '''Flash'''. English. A modern name meaning "Bright light."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329093945/https://babynames.com/name/flash Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: light, modern, one syllable | ||
''' | '''Floor'''. Dutch. Pet form of the names Florentius, Florence, or Flora. The former two mean "Flourishing, prospering" while Flora means "Flower."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, plants, prosperity, wealth | ||
''' | '''Florence'''. English and French. Meaning "Flourishing, prospering," or "Flowering." In modern times, more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florence [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201111058/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variant: '''Florenz'''.<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florenz [https://web.archive.org/web/20210128153937/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florenz Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, prosperity | ||
''' | '''Florian'''. Slavic and Latin. Meaning "Flower" or "Flowering."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florian [https://web.archive.org/web/20221006042859/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
''' | '''Floris'''. French. Meaning "In flower."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/floris [https://web.archive.org/web/20220522201602/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/floris Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> | ||
'''Florry'''. A name that can be either feminine or masculine. 1. English. Feminine variant of English name Florrie, meaning "blossoming." 2. English. Masculine variant of Irish Gaelic name Flaithrí, meaning "Prince."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: flowers, nature, nobility, plants, royalty, two syllables | '''Florry'''. A name that can be either feminine or masculine. 1. English. Feminine variant of English name Florrie, meaning "blossoming." 2. English. Masculine variant of Irish Gaelic name Flaithrí, meaning "Prince."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Florry.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210616082905/https://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Florry.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: flowers, nature, nobility, plants, royalty, two syllables | ||
'''Flurry'''. English. Meaning "snow squall."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: nature, two syllables, weather, winter | '''Flurry'''. English. Meaning "snow squall."<ref name="20knames2" /> Keywords: nature, two syllables, weather, winter | ||
'''Flynn'''. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of the red-haired man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flynn</ref> Keywords: appearance, colors, one syllable | '''Flynn'''. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of the red-haired man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/flynn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528090531/https://babynames.com/name/FLYNN Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, colors, one syllable | ||
'''Folami'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Respect and honour me."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: three syllables | '''Folami'''. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Respect and honour me."<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Folami.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604064423/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Folami.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: three syllables | ||
'''Fonda'''. Spanish. From the surname. Meaning "Foundation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fonda</ref> Keywords: strength, two syllables | '''Fonda'''. Spanish. From the surname. Meaning "Foundation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fonda [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130221210/https://babynames.com/name/fonda Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: strength, two syllables | ||
'''Fone'''. Native American, Santa Clara tribe. Meaning "Snow child."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fone</ref> Keywords: winter | '''Fone'''. Native American, Santa Clara tribe. Meaning "Snow child."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fone [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204215012/https://babynames.com/name/fone Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: winter | ||
''' | '''Forba'''. 1. Irish. Meaning "Owns the fields." 2. Scottish. Meaning "Headstrong."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Forba.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604063956/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Forba.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
''' | '''Ford'''. English. Meaning "A ford." Also a pet name for masculine names such as Buford, Clifford, Crawford, Oxford, and Redford. Variant: '''Forde'''.<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Ford/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20220929050339/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Ford/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Forde/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131044158/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Forde/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable, places, water | ||
''' | '''Forest'''. English. Meaning "From the woods."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/forest [https://web.archive.org/web/20230520041819/https://babynames.com/name/forest Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, trees | ||
''' | '''Fortuo'''. Latin. Meaning "Good fortune," or "Born on the 20th of April."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fortuo [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203182212/https://babynames.com/name/fortuo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: luck, magic, spirituality, superstition, three syllables | ||
'''Francis'''. English. Meaning "French." This name is often given in honor of Saint Francis. In English, this is the masculine and neutral form of the name, whereas '''Frances''' is the feminine form, though both are pronounced the same in English, so Frances can also be considered neutral. Neutral pet forms include '''Fran''', '''Franki''', '''Frankie''', '''Franky''', and '''Franny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances</ref> Keywords: one syllable, two syllables | '''Fountain'''. English. Meaning "A spring of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/fountain [https://web.archive.org/web/20220810054430/https://babynames.com/name/fountain Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fountain.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171128142223/http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fountain.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, water | ||
'''Francis'''. English. Meaning "French." This name is often given in honor of Saint Francis. In English, this is the masculine and neutral form of the name, whereas '''Frances''' is the feminine form, though both are pronounced the same in English, so Frances can also be considered neutral. Neutral pet forms include '''Fran''', '''Franki''', '''Frankie''', '''Franky''', and '''Franny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis [https://web.archive.org/web/20230531075600/https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074837/https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable, two syllables | |||
'''Freddie'''. English. Pet form of names such as masculine Frederick and feminine Frederica. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref name="behindthename2" /> Variants: '''Freddi''', '''Freddy'''. The pet form '''Fred''' is the most masculine inclined, but can be neutral. Keywords: nobility, one syllable, two syllables | '''Freddie'''. English. Pet form of names such as masculine Frederick and feminine Frederica. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref name="20knames2" /><ref name="behindthename2" /> Variants: '''Freddi''', '''Freddy'''. The pet form '''Fred''' is the most masculine inclined, but can be neutral. Keywords: nobility, one syllable, two syllables | ||
'''Freedom'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Not in captivity."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/freedom | '''Freedom'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "Not in captivity."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/freedom [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206062326/https://babynames.com/name/freedom Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Freedom.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220521194424/https://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Freedom.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables | ||
''' | '''French'''. English. A modern name. Meaning "From France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/french [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329090549/https://babynames.com/name/french Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Pet forms: '''Frenchie''', '''Frenchy'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchie [https://web.archive.org/web/20221207180256/https://babynames.com/name/frenchie Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330042029/https://babynames.com/name/frenchy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: one syllable, places | ||
''' | '''Frewi'''. Welsh. Meaning "Peace, reconciliation."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Frewi.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20200810082012/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Frewi.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: two syllables, virtue | ||
''' | '''Friday'''. English. From the Old English word. Meaning "Day of the goddess of married love, Frigga."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friday [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126225920/https://babynames.com/name/friday Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: birth, time, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Friso'''. German. Meaning "Of the Frisians." The name of a Frisian king.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/friso [https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205148/https://babynames.com/name/friso Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nobility | ||
''' | '''Fritzi'''. German. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fritzi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221202195208/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fritzi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nobility, two syllables | ||
''' | '''Frost'''. English. Meaning "The freezing of water."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/frost [https://web.archive.org/web/20220812120520/https://babynames.com/name/frost Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, one syllable, water, winter | ||
'''Fumnanya'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Love me."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: emotions, love, three syllables | '''Fumnanya'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Love me."<ref name="behindthename2" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fumnanya.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20200105164846/http://www.ourbabynamer.com:80/meaning-of-Fumnanya.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotions, love, three syllables | ||
'''Fungai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Think."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: | '''Fungai'''. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Think."<ref name="behindthename2" /> Keywords: intelligence, two syllables | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||