1950 Fascinating Baby Names That Start With F

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Searching your baby’s name with a specific letter will help you categorize and focus your search. Baby names that start with ‘F’ provide many naming options for you to consider. Phonetically spelled as ‘ph’ in English and Latin and ‘efe’ in Spanish, the letter ‘F’ has an interesting origin story. It originated from the Egyptian hieroglyph, which Israelites adopted in the Hebrew alphabet (1). For the Jewish, the letter F signifies ‘faith,’ as it corresponds to the letter ‘vav’ in Hebrew (2). Many names that start with the letter ‘F’ are variants of the classic names with ‘Ph.’ For instance, the English name ‘Philip,’ meaning ‘friend of horses,’ has a Spanish or Brazilian variant, ‘Felipe.’ The Greek name ‘Philemon,’ meaning ‘affectionate,’ has a Romanian variant, ‘Filimon.’

Apart from the usual feminine and masculine names, you can also find some gender-neutral names with F, such as Falaq, meaning ‘heaven’ in Persian, Farin, meaning ‘happy’ in Arabic, and Fable, meaning ‘a story’ in English. Names beginning with the letter F can be found in almost every region, culture, and language. A few examples include Fabio, meaning ‘bean’ in Latin, Fe, meaning ‘trust’ in Spanish, and Felicia, meaning ‘lucky’ or ‘successful’ in Roman Latin. Names like Farah, meaning ‘joy,’ and Firouz, meaning ‘victorious,’ are some Muslim names of Arabic and Persian origins. Many of the names with F have gained popularity around the world. According to the US Social Security Administration (SSA), Faith, Francisco, and Fernando have been among the 200 most popular names in the country since the 2000s (3).

Across the centuries, there have also been several famous personalities with names starting with F. The 32nd president of the US, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the British singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury who was the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen are some of the most significant figures.

The following extensive list of baby names starts with the letter F and offers a variety of names to choose from. Each name has been provided with meaning and gender specificity.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Freya	Girl	Noble woman
Faith	Girl	Trust; Belief
Finn	Boy	Fair; Person from Finland
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Happiness
Finley	Boy	Fair hero
Francisco	Boy	Frenchman; Free man
Fernando	Boy	Adventurous
Fatima	Girl	Captivating one
Frances	Girl	French; Free person
Franklin	Boy	Free landowner

Forrest	Boy	Green woods or a forest; A variant of the name Forest
Francesca	Girl	From France
Ford	Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Felicity	Girl	Woman with good luck
Frank	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted
Fabian	Boy	Bean farmer; Noble
Francis	Boy	Hailing from France; Free person, Frank
Frederick	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fernanda	Girl	Adventurous; Bold journey
Faye	Girl	Fairy; Trust

Freyja	Girl	Lady of love, beauty and death
Florence	Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Forest	Boy	Woodlands; Area thickly covered with green trees
Franco	Boy	A man of French origin; Obtained from German word Frank
Felipe	Boy	Horse lover
Fisher	Boy	A fish catcher; anglicized form of Gaelic word
Frida	Girl	Peace
Foster	Boy	To Nurture; Forester
Frankie	Boy	Frenchman; Free person; The Frank
Farrah	Girl	Happy feeling; Pleasant

Finnley	Girl	Fair warrior
Finnick	Boy	Person from Fenwick; Marshland farm
Farah	Girl	Happiness
Freddy	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free man; Italian version of the name Francis
Fredrick	Boy	Ruler who loves peace
Finnian	Boy	A little white fair man
Finneas	Boy	The Oracle; Biblically, the son of Eli; Dark-skinned
Fynn	Boy	River Ofinn; Finn; White, Fair; A variant of name Finn
Faris	Boy	A person with good insight

Fred	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Floyd	Boy	Gray-haired
Fatimah	Girl	Accustom; Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; Captivating
Fenix	Boy	One who is like a Phoenix; Maple
Finnigan	Boy	Descendants of the fair ones
Fredy	Boy	Wise counsel
Fulton	Boy	Field near town
Fischer	Unisex	Fisherman or one who catches fish
Freddie	Boy	Peaceful king; Elf counsel; White; Blessed
Finan	Unisex	Understanding, skillful, wise

Federico	Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Fidel	Boy	Faithful; Derived from the word Fidelis
Filip	Boy	A horse lover
Fatoumata	Girl	A woman who abstains
Francine	Girl	Person from France
Fiorella	Girl	Tiny blooming flower
Finlay	Boy	A fair and heroic warrior
Finlee	Unisex	Fair-Haired hero
Fahad	Boy	Panther
Fritz	Boy	Peaceful ruler; Free

Fabiola	Girl	A girl who grows beans
Fallyn	Girl	She who is in charge
Farhan	Boy	A happy and merry man
Finleigh	Unisex	Fair-haired hero
Faiga	Girl	One who is bird-like
Fateh	Boy	A man of big success
Ferris	Boy	One who makes the best choices
Frederic	Boy	Peaceloving ruler
Fannie	Girl	She who is free
Faisal	Boy	Arbitrator between good and evil

Fares	Boy	A knight who is as brave as a lion
Fionn	Boy	Fair; Blessed
Fabricio	Boy	A man who is very crafty
Favian	Boy	A very brave man
Fabiana	Girl	A little woman who farms beans
Fabrizio	Boy	Craftsman
Finnan	Boy	Fair, White or blond (haired) (variation of finian)
Fae	Girl	A confident woman who believes in herself
Fabio	Boy	Bean
Fay	Girl	A fairy-like woman

Fallon	Boy	Supreme
Freeman	Boy	A person who is free and unrestricted
Farid	Boy	A unique personality
Florian	Boy	A masculine modification of Florence; Process of blooming
Falynn	Unisex	Beautiful; Falcon-like; Loyal; Confident
Friedrich	Boy	The king who rules the county peacefully
Fatou	Girl	Break of dawn; Firstborn daughter
Future	Unisex	Potential, promise, upcoming
Fausto	Boy	Man of luck
Faiza	Girl	Victorious; Winner; A variant spelling is Faiz

Fennec	Unisex	Fox
Fia	Girl	One who makes a dark peace; Daughter in Italian
Frieda	Girl	Darling and dearest
Fraida	Girl	Someone who is beautiful and adored by all
Fermin	Boy	One with strenght
Farida	Girl	One with no match
Faizan	Boy	One who is charitable
Franklyn	Boy	Free landlord; Derivative of Anglo-Franco word Fraunclein
Franky	Boy	He who is free and of French origin
Fergus	Boy	Man of strength

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Baby names that start with ‘F’ can provide an array of names, from classic and timeless ones like Fredrick and Fariha to more stylish variants like Fadi and Fae. This category also encompasses names from every possible origin, and you can also find names such as nature-inspired and topography-derived. So, whether you are looking for names with historical significance, culturally appropriate, aesthetically appealing, or great meanings, you will find the most suitable name for your baby in this diverse collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some famous female names that start with F?

Florence, meaning ‘flourishing’ or ‘prosperous,’ is considered a famous name for girls thanks to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and Florence Pugh, an English actor. Frida, meaning ‘peace’ or peaceful,’ is another beautiful famous name, and a notable bearer of the name is the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

2. Which Biblical names start with F?

You will find two minor characters in the Bible with names starting with the letter F. Felix and Festus were Roman governors–Felix was succeeded by Festus. The names are mentioned in Acts 25:1–27. Felix is a Roman cognomen that means ‘lucky’ or ‘successful’ in Latin, and Festus is another Roman cognomen that means ‘festival’ or ‘holiday’ in Latin.

References

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Oldest alphabet identified as Hebrew.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/oldest-alphabet-identified-hebrew
Healing with Faith.
https://inner.org/healing-with-faith/
Popular names of the period 2000s.
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/names2000s.html

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