A male given name from Spanish of Spanish origin. Diminutive: Nando
"Fernando is a classic male given name of Spanish origin, often affectionately called Nando by his friends."
From Spanish Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to English Ferdinand. From Proto-Germanic fardiz ("journey") or friþuz ("peace") + nanþaz ("daring") (from the root of ninþaną ("to be daring")).