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Fernetta

fur-NET-uh /fərˈnətə/

At a glance

In short
Fernetta is a unique and elegant English name for baby girls, meaning "fern" or "feather". It evokes images of nature and sophistication.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1950 (#5,301)
Babies in 1950
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,594 in 1917
First recorded
1917

Meaning of Fernetta

Fernetta is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its roots in English and is pronounced as fur-NET-uh (/fərˈnətə/). Fernetta is a variation of the name Fern, which means "fern" or "feather" in English. This nature-inspired name evokes images of lush green forests and delicate foliage. Although not very common, Fernetta has been given to a few newborns in the United States, with occurrences dating back to at least 1917. The name carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it an excellent choice for parents who appreciate uncommon yet graceful names for their daughters.

How to pronounce Fernetta

English

Popularity of Fernetta in the U.S.

Fernetta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1950, ranked #5,301 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,594 in 1917. It first appears in the records in 1917.

Bar and line chart: Fernetta in the U.S., 1917–1950. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1917 and 5 in 1950. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,594 in 1917, #5,301 in 1950.
  • Girls named Fernetta (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1917–1950. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1917⁠–⁠1950 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195055,301back
192654,851back
191854,809▼ 215
191754,594new