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Baby Names That Start With F

654 baby names beginning with the letter F — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with F, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Freya#176 in the U.S.Noble woman; lady — from Old Norse Freyja, from freyja meaning 'lady, mistress'Faith#254 in the U.S.Faith; trust; belief; from Latin fides (faith, trust) via Old French feid/feitFrancesca#307 in the U.S.Free; free person — Italian feminine of FranciscusFrances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimatFatima#330 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'f-t-m', meaning to wean (a child) or to abstain. The name also carries thFlorence#391 in the U.S.From Latin Florentia, meaning flourishing or prosperous, derived from florens (blooming); also Finley#415 in the U.S.Anglicization of Gaelic Fionnlagh, from fionn meaning fair, white or bright and laogh meaning wFiona#470 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic 'fionn' meaning white or fair; coined or popularized as a given name by ScFelicity#473 in the U.S.From Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness, good fortune, or bliss; derived from 'felix' (happy, Faye#515 in the U.S.From Old French fae meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantment'; also possibly from the Middle English worFernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, composFrankie#552 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances or Frank, ultimately from Old High German Frank meaning 'a Frank' (member oFlora#607 in the U.S.From Latin flora meaning 'flower' or 'flowering,' derived from flos/floris ('flower'); the nameFreyja#772 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman, or mistress; from Old Norse fru or freyja meaning lady or noblewoman, the namFallon#779 in the U.S.Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant Farrah#1150 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Arabic farah (joy, happiness, delight)Frida#1252 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing OFern#1261 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces Farah#1363 in the U.S.Joy, happiness, cheerfulnessFaigy#1558 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Faiga, from Yiddish 'feygl' meaning 'bird'Fatoumata#1695 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka/Fulani) form of the Arabic Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's Flor#1839 in the U.S.FlowerFinnley#1979 in the U.S.White warriorFrancine#2069 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchFia#2082 in the U.S.WisdomFrancis#2083 in the U.S.FrenchmanFatimah#2305 in the U.S.to wean a child, one who abstains from forbidden thingsFaiga#2484 in the U.S.birdFiadh#2509 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Fiorella#2695 in the U.S.Little flower.Francisca#2719 in the U.S.FrenchmanFumi#2927 in the U.S.Fumi is a Japanese girl's name from an element meaning writing, a letter, or history and learniFatou#2975 in the U.S.West African (especially Wolof and Mandinka) form of Fatima, from Arabic fatama meaning to weanFumie#3063 in the U.S.Fumie is a Japanese feminine name. The element fumi is often written with a character meaning 'Fraidy#3084 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joyFabiola#3123 in the U.S.Latin feminine diminutive of Fabius, a Roman family name derived from 'faba' meaning 'bean,' heFreja#3231 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman; from Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and warFallyn#3288 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Fallon, from the Irish surname Ó Fallamhain, usually traced to a word foFabiana#3402 in the U.S.Feminine of Fabian, from the Roman family name Fabius, traditionally derived from faba, 'bean'Fay#3403 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romanceFinlee#3404 in the U.S.Girls' spelling of Finley, from Gaelic Fionnlagh — fionn, 'fair, white', plus laoch, 'warrior, Fannie#3654 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era AmFannye#3695 in the U.S.Fannye is a dressed-up spelling of Fanny, the traditional pet form of Frances. Frances comes frFable#3708 in the U.S.From the English word fable — Latin fabula, 'story, tale' — a modern word-nameForever#3709 in the U.S.From the English word forever — 'for all time, eternally' — a modern aspirational word-nameFaiza#3763 in the U.S.Feminine of Faiz — Arabic 'victorious, successful, one who attains' — a classic across the MuslFanita#3804 in the U.S.Fanita reads as a pet form using the Spanish -ita ending, likely built on Fanny, a nickname forFloella#3867 in the U.S.Floella joins Flo, the short form of Florence from Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing' or 'blFusae#3913 in the U.S.Fusae is a classic Japanese woman's name of the early twentieth century, written with characterFarida#3981 in the U.S.From Arabic farida, 'unique, precious pearl, peerless one' — the singular gemFinleigh#3982 in the U.S.-leigh styling of Finley — Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair-haired hero/warrior' — for girlsFrieda#3983 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Fiora#4127 in the U.S.From Italian fiore, 'flower' (Latin flos/flora) — a delicate floral nameFoye#4134 in the U.S.Foye is mainly a family surname used as an early-twentieth-century given name. The Foy and FoyeFae#4216 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of FaithFanta#4217 in the U.S.From West African (Mandinka/Bambara) Fanta, often read 'beautiful day' or a cherished traditionFayrene#4350 in the U.S.Fayrene is an American girl's name joining Fay, from the Middle English 'faie', a fairy, itselfFaelynn#4395 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Fae ('fairy') to the -lynn ending; no single fixed rootFavor#4488 in the U.S.From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindnessFelicia#4489 in the U.S.Feminine of Felix — from Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate, successful'Florabelle#4575 in the U.S.Florabelle joins Flora, from the Latin flos meaning flower, with Belle, from the French belle mFraida#4580 in the U.S.From Yiddish Freida/Fraida — from Germanic freude/freud, 'joy, happiness'Fusako#4582 in the U.S.Fusako is a traditional Japanese girls' name; its meaning depends on the kanji chosen, but it cFloriene#4615 in the U.S.Floriene is an ornamental spelling of Florine, itself a diminutive of Florence or Flora, from tFortuna#4623 in the U.S.From the Latin fortuna, 'fortune; luck; fate'; the Roman goddess of fortune and chance, often sFatiha#4680 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Fatiha, 'the opening' — the first chapter of the QuranFilomena#4681 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength'Floreine#4790 in the U.S.Floreine is a fancy, French-looking spelling in the Florence family, tied to Latin florens/flosFlorella#4904 in the U.S.Florella is an ornate early-American name that blends Flora with Ella, or simply extends the LaFaustina#4917 in the U.S.From Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious' (the feminine of Faustus/Faustino)Frona#5024 in the U.S.Frona is a diminutive of Sophronia, a Greek name from sophron ('sensible, self-controlled, prudFatuma#5048 in the U.S.Swahili/East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' — the Prophet's dFlorencia#5049 in the U.S.Spanish form of Florence/Florentia — from Latin florens, 'flourishing, blooming, prosperous'Falynn#5181 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Fa-/Fay- sound (echoing Fay, 'a fairy', and Faline) to the -lynn endinFanny#5182 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances/Francesca — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; free'Fleta#5467 in the U.S.Fleta is an old American girl's name of uncertain origin, plausibly from the Latin sense 'swiftFredna#5497 in the U.S.Fredna is best read as an early-twentieth-century American coinage, most likely a feminine formFernande#5555 in the U.S.Fernande is a French feminine form of Fernand, the French form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elemFronie#5570 in the U.S.Fronie is a pet form of Sophronia, a Greek name built on the sense of soundness of mind, prudenFrancies#5648 in the U.S.Francies is a variant spelling of Frances, the feminine of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, Fawn#5656 in the U.S.From the word fawn — 'a young deer', and the soft pale-brown colour (from Old French faon, 'a yFinnleigh#5657 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Finley — from Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair warrior' (fionn, 'faiFraya#5658 in the U.S.A spelling of Freya — from Old Norse Freyja, 'a lady, a noblewoman' (the goddess of love and beFronia#5690 in the U.S.Fronia is a clipped form of Sophronia, a name from Greek sophron meaning 'sensible, temperate, Francyne#5826 in the U.S.Francyne is a y-spelling of Francine, the French diminutive of Frances. The name goes back to tFoster#5838 in the U.S.From the English surname Foster — variously 'a forester', 'a shearer', or 'one who fosters/nourFrancia#5839 in the U.S.From Francia, 'France; the land of the Franks; a Frenchwoman'; also a form of Frances ('free; aFranki#5840 in the U.S.A spelling of Frankie — a pet form of Frances/Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a fFlorena#5845 in the U.S.Florena belongs to the broad Flora and Florence family, all rooted in the Latin flos, genitive Frady#5998 in the U.S.From the Yiddish Fraidy/Fraida — from German Freude, 'joy, happiness, gladness'Franchesca#5999 in the U.S.A -ch- spelling of Francesca — the Italian feminine of Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a FrencFreda#6000 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' (a form of Frieda, or a short form of Winifred/Frederica) — 'peace,

Boy Names

Felix#175 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessedFinn#206 in the U.S.Fair, white, bright — from Irish Gaelic Fionn (fair, white, bright), the name of the legendary Francisco#322 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, the Latinized name for a Frenchman or a member of thFinley#333 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, from 'fionn' (fair, white) and 'laogh' (hero, wFranklin#359 in the U.S.From Medieval Latin 'francus' (free man) and Old French 'frankeleyn' — a franklin was a free laForrest#374 in the U.S.From Old French 'forest' and Medieval Latin 'foresta', meaning an outdoor wooded area — originaFernando#387 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements frid (peace, journey) and nandFrancis#420 in the U.S.From Latin Franciscus meaning Frenchman, derived from Francus meaning Frank (a Germanic tribe) Frederick#435 in the U.S.From Old High German Frithuric or Friduric, combining fridu meaning peace and ric meaning rulerFabian#468 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Fabianus, derived from 'Fabius,' which comes from Latin 'faba' meaniFord#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transferFrank#514 in the U.S.From the Germanic tribal name Frank (the Franks), possibly derived from an ancient word for 'jaFinnegan#526 in the U.S.Anglicisation of Irish Ó Fionnagáin, meaning 'descendant of Fionnagán,' a diminutive of Fionn mFletcher#547 in the U.S.From the medieval English occupational surname Fletcher, derived from Old French fleche ('arrowFranco#747 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Frank or Francis, from the Old High German Franko or the Latin FranForest#750 in the U.S.From the Old French forest, from Medieval Latin forestis, meaning 'outside woodland' or 'royal Finnley#757 in the U.S.Fair-haired warrior or white warrior; an alternate spelling of Finley, from the Scottish and IrFisher#791 in the U.S.Fisherman or one who fishes; an English occupational surname from Old English fiscere meaning fFlynn#828 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Flynn, meaning 'descendant of Flann', where FlannFoster#901 in the U.S.From Middle English foster, an occupational surname for a forester or person who tended a royalFrankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member Felipe#955 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from Greek Philippos composed of philos meaning lover orFox#1111 in the U.S.The fox; cunning, clever; from Old English fox (the fox animal), used as a byname and then a suFrancesco#1241 in the U.S.Frenchman, free manFreddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceFinnick#1378 in the U.S.Fair, white, pure; literary nameFaris#1443 in the U.S.Knight, horseman, cavalrymanFinneas#1519 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'Finnian#1520 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Fredrick#1651 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.Fred#1686 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaningFederico#1777 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerFredy#1834 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerFynn#1919 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Fidel#1937 in the U.S.FaithfulFreddie#1956 in the U.S.Pet form of Frederick, from Germanic frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler', meaning 'peaceful ruler'.Flint#1970 in the U.S.Hard stone used to make fire and tools; from Old English flint.Fischer#1996 in the U.S.FisherFenix#2042 in the U.S.Dark redFahad#2060 in the U.S.PantherFulton#2061 in the U.S.Bird hillFarhan#2136 in the U.S.Happy, cheerfulFloyd#2169 in the U.S.GreyFateh#2189 in the U.S.ConquerorFitzgerald#2239 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-rulerFinan#2265 in the U.S.fair one, whiteFabio#2314 in the U.S.bean grower, of the Fabius clanFerris#2446 in the U.S.Rocky spur; iron; from Scottish Gaelic Fearghus (man + choice/strength) anglicized as Ferris, oFinlay#2478 in the U.S.fair hero, white warriorFitz#2479 in the U.S.son ofFritz#2530 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerFilip#2564 in the U.S.Friend of horsesFinnan#2565 in the U.S.fair, white (diminutive of Fionn)Faisal#2752 in the U.S.A judge, arbiterFinnigan#2796 in the U.S.White, blessedFares#2834 in the U.S.Horseman, knightFrederic#2879 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerFlem#2891 in the U.S.Flem is a clipped form of Fleming, a surname that marked someone from Flanders, in what is now Floyde#2926 in the U.S.Floyde is a spelling variant of Floyd, itself an English rendering of the Welsh Llwyd, meaning Faizan#3111 in the U.S.From Arabic fayzan or faydh (overflow, abundance, grace, blessing), meaning one who bestows graFlorian#3230 in the U.S.Flowering, blossoming; from Latin Florianus, a derivative of flos, 'flower'Farid#3281 in the U.S.Unique, singular, unrivaled — like a solitary precious gem; a classical Arabic and Persian nameFranky#3339 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'hFausto#3467 in the U.S.Fortunate, lucky; Italian and Spanish form of Latin FaustusFavian#3468 in the U.S.Variant of Fabian — from Roman Fabius, traditionally 'bean grower' — with medieval name-lists aFillmore#3477 in the U.S.Fillmore is an English surname drawn from places such as Filmore or Finmere, built on Old EngliFumio#3536 in the U.S.Fumio is a traditional Japanese boy's name written here in plain roman letters. It typically paFreeman#3617 in the U.S.From the English surname Freeman — Old English freomann, 'a free man', one who was not a serfFermin#3711 in the U.S.Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patroFerdinand#3902 in the U.S.From Germanic fardi, 'journey', plus nand, 'daring' — 'bold voyager'; Habsburg-Spanish royal stFuture#3903 in the U.S.From the English word future — Latin futurus, 'about to be' — the rapper-amplified concept-nameFread#4005 in the U.S.Fread is a spelling variant of Fred, the short form of Frederick, a Germanic name from frid, 'pFairley#4085 in the U.S.Fairley is an English surname and place name meaning 'fern clearing' or 'fern wood,' from Old EFerd#4089 in the U.S.Ferd is a clipped everyday form of Ferdinand, a Germanic name built from elements read as 'jourFabricio#4099 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Fabricius — Latin faber, 'craftsman, smith, one who works with the hFabrizio#4100 in the U.S.Italian form of Fabricius — Latin faber, 'craftsman, smith, one who works with the hands'Ferrel#4175 in the U.S.Ferrel is a spelling of the Irish surname Ferrell, itself from the Gaelic Fearghal, joining feaFerdie#4249 in the U.S.Ferdie is a pet form of Ferdinand, a Germanic name usually read as 'brave journey' or 'bold proFayette#4251 in the U.S.Fayette is the American clipped form of Lafayette, taken up in tribute to the Marquis de LafayeFilmore#4253 in the U.S.Filmore is a spelling of the English surname Fillmore, from a place-name element, later famous Freemon#4275 in the U.S.Freemon is a spelling of the surname Freeman, from Old English freo, free, and mann, man, a terFaustino#4452 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Faustinus — from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious'Fergus#4453 in the U.S.From Gaelic Fearghus — fear, 'man', plus gus, 'vigor, force' — 'man of vigor/strength'Fallon#4592 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Fallamhain, 'leader; superior, in charge'; here for boysFilippo#4593 in the U.S.Italian form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philos, 'friend/love', plus hFionn#4594 in the U.S.From Irish fionn, 'fair, white, bright' — the legendary hero Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool)Firas#4595 in the U.S.From Arabic firas, 'keen perception, insight' (or 'a lion'); a Companion of the Prophet bore itFlavio#4596 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Flavius — from Latin flavus, 'golden, yellow, blond'Fraser#4597 in the U.S.From the Scottish clan/surname Fraser — possibly from French fraise, 'strawberry', or a Norman Ferran#4737 in the U.S.Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/proteFinlee#4738 in the U.S.-lee spelling of Finlay — from Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'fair/white hero, fair-haired warriorFahd#4919 in the U.S.From Arabic fahd, 'a leopard, a panther; a cheetah'Falcon#4920 in the U.S.From the word falcon — Latin falco, 'a falcon, a hawk' (a swift bird of prey, a symbol of speedFriedrich#4921 in the U.S.German form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceful ruler, ruFinch#5101 in the U.S.From the word/surname finch — Old English finc, 'a finch' (a small, cheerful songbird)Frederik#5102 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceFremont#5175 in the U.S.Fremont is a surname and American place-name, most often read through French or German elementsFareed#5281 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Farid — from Arabic farid, 'unique, matchless, peerless; a precious gem, a solFeliciano#5498 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Felician — from Latin felix/felicianus, 'lucky, happy, fortunate, blessFenrir#5499 in the U.S.From Old Norse Fenrir — a great monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, possibly 'fen-dweller, marshFranz#5500 in the U.S.German form of Francis/Franciscus — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a free one'Frazier#5501 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Fraser/Frazier — origin uncertain, possibly linked to French fraise, Freeland#5590 in the U.S.Freeland is an English surname turned given name, transparent in meaning: 'free land,' that is,Fern#5719 in the U.S.From the word fern — Old English fearn, 'the fern plant'; predominantly a girls'/unisex nature Fields#5720 in the U.S.From the English surname Fields — 'one who dwells by the open fields' (from Old English feld, 'Fredrik#5721 in the U.S.The Scandinavian form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler, power' — 'aFerlin#5886 in the U.S.Ferlin is a rare American given name whose exact source is unclear; it may derive from a surnamFindley#5974 in the U.S.A -ley spelling of Findlay/Finlay — from the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, 'a fair hero; a fair/wh

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