1953 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	A noble woman
Faith	Girl	Trust; Belief
Finn	Boy	White; Blessed; Sámi people from Finland
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Francisco	Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Fernando	Boy	Adventurous; Bold journey
Fatima	Girl	One who abstains
Frances	Girl	From France; Free one
Franklin	Boy	Free landowner; Freeman
Forrest	Boy	Forest; Woodlands; Outside

Francesca	Girl	French; Free one
Ford	Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Felicity	Girl	Woman with good luck
Frank	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe
Fabian	Boy	Bean farmer
Francis	Boy	Frenchman; Freeman; Frank
Frederick	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fernanda	Girl	Peace; Bold journey; Daring
Faye	Girl	Fairy; Loyalty; Beech tree; Belief
Freyja	Girl	Lady

Florence	Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Forest	Boy	Woodlands; Woodsman; One who lives near the forest; Outside
Fisher	Boy	Fisherman
Finley	Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Franco	Boy	Frank; Frenchman; Spear
Felipe	Boy	Horse lover
Frankie	Boy	French guy; Free; Truthful; Generous
Farrah	Girl	Happy feeling; Pleasant
Foster	Boy	Foster parent; Nurse; Forester; Maker of scissors
Frida	Girl	Peace; Beautiful; Beloved

Freddy	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Finnley	Girl	Fair hero; White warrior
Finnick	Boy	A person from Fenwick; Marshland farm
Farah	Girl	Happiness
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free one
Fredrick	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Finnian	Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Finneas	Boy	Serpent's mouth; White
Freddie	Boy	Peace
Fynn	Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland

Faris	Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Fred	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fredy	Boy	Wise counsel; Peaceful ruler
Finan	Unisex	Descendant of Fionnán; Fair; White; Blessed
Fischer	Unisex	Fisherman; One who catches fish
Floyd	Boy	Gray-haired
Finleigh	Unisex	White warrior
Fatimah	Girl	To abstain; Chaste; Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
Fenix	Boy	An immortal bird; Dark red; Crimson
Finnigan	Boy	Son of fair-haired one

Fulton	Boy	Bird hill; Settlement of the fowl (a bird); Affirmation; Testament
Federico	Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Fidel	Boy	Faithful
Filip	Boy	Friend of horses
Fatoumata	Girl	To abstain; To wean
Francine	Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Finlee	Unisex	White warrior; Blessed warrior
Fiorella	Girl	Flower
Finlay	Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Fahad	Boy	Panther

Fritz	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fabiola	Girl	Bean farmer
Fallyn	Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Farhan	Boy	A happy and merry man
Ferris	Boy	Man of vigor
Faiga	Girl	Bird; Fig
Fateh	Boy	Conqueror
Frederic	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fannie	Girl	Frenchman
Faisal	Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad

Fares	Boy	A knight; Horseman;
Fionn	Boy	White; Fair-headed; Blessed
Fabricio	Boy	Craftsman
Favian	Boy	A very brave man; Wise; Understanding
Fabiana	Girl	Bean farmer
Fabrizio	Boy	Craftsman
Finnan	Boy	Fair; White; Blessed
Fae	Girl	Fairy; Magical; Enchanted
Fabio	Boy	Bean farmer
Fay	Girl	A fairy-like woman; Magical; Enchanted

Freeman	Boy	Free; Freeman
Farid	Boy	A unique personality
Florian	Boy	Blond; Flowering
Friedrich	Boy	Peaceful ruler
Fausto	Boy	Man of luck
Faiza	Girl	Victorious; Winner
Fia	Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood
Freedom	Unisex	Free; liberated
Frieda	Girl	Peace; Powerful ruler
Fraida	Girl	Joy

Fanta	Unisex	To abstain; One who weans an infant
Fermin	Boy	Firm
Findley	Boy	Fair warrior; White Warrior
Farida	Girl	One with no match
Faizan	Boy	Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous
Franklyn	Boy	Freeman
Franky	Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Faithlynn	Unisex	Faithfully trusting
Falyn	Unisex	Leader
Falynn	Unisex	Leader

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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.

Infographic: Trendy Baby Names That Begin With F

Fascinating and fanciful, baby names that start with the letter F are of varied origins and cultures. This infographic suggests a few fabulous names with the letter F for both boys and girls. Each name is given with the meaning and origin to showcase the versatility of this letter.

baby names that start with f (infographic)

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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