Fern
Fern is a girls' name of English origin meaning “feathery green plant of the woodlands.” It ranked #810 in the United States in 2025. Fern is a botanical name that gained literary fame through E.
how do you pronounce Fern?
FURN
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what does Fern mean?
The name Fern means “feathery green plant of the woodlands.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Fern is a botanical name that gained literary fame through E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, where Fern Arable is the compassionate girl who saves Wilbur the pig. It has a soft, naturalistic charm beloved in the vintage revival.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #810 |
| 2023 | #843 |
| 2022 | #878 |
| 2021 | #912 |
| 2020 | #957 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Fern?
- Fern Arable (Charlotte's Web character)
- Fern Britton (TV presenter)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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