Fernanda \f(e)-rnan-da, fer-na-nda\ as a girl's name is pronounced fer-NAHN-dah. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Fernanda is "adventurous; bold journey". From the Old German phrase "fard nand". Feminine form of Ferdinand or Fernando.

Fernanda has 10 variant forms: Anda, Annda, Ferdinanda, Ferdinande, Fern, Fernande, Fernandina, Fernandine, Nan and Nanda.