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Fern

/fərn/

girl
American
Common
short

Meaning

A type of plant

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 1
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Fern is a nature name directly derived from the plant. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. E.B. White's character Fern Arable in 'Charlotte's Web' is a well-known literary reference.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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