Names that start with F
These 241 F names run from Fabien to Fyokla, each with its meaning and origin. The most popular in the US in 2025 were Felix, Freya and Finn.
Fausta
Auspicious, lucky (Latin)
GirlItalian
Faustyna
Lucky, fortunate (Latin)
GirlPolish
Fritzi
Peaceful ruler (Germanic)
GirlGerman
Farhad
Gained, earned (Persian). No. 12,626 in the US in 2025, 5 babies.
BoyPersian
Funmilayo
Give me joy (Yoruba)
GirlAfrican
Fyokla
Glory of God (Greek)
GirlRussian
Fausto
Lucky, fortunate (Latin). No. 3,466 in the US in 2025, 33 babies.
BoyItalian
Frode
Wise, learned (Old Norse)
BoyScandinavian
Fyfe
From Fife (Scottish place name)
BoyScottish
Franziska
Frankish, French (Latin)
GirlGerman
Funda
Heather (Turkish)
GirlTurkish
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Most popular names starting with F in 2025
Ranked by the number of US babies given each name. Each spelling is counted on its own.
| US rank | Name | Babies | For | 10-year trend | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #175 | Felix | 2,064 | Boys | Steady | lucky, happy |
| #176 | Freya | 1,746 | Girls | Rising | lady, noblewoman |
| #206 | Finn | 1,702 | Boys | Steady | fair, white |
| #254 | Faith | 1,212 | Girls | Falling | faith, trust |
| #322 | Francisco | 1,069 | Boys | Steady | a frenchman |
| #333 | Finley | 1,017 | Boys | Steady | fair warrior |
| #307 | Francesca | 984 | Girls | Steady | a Frenchwoman |
| #318 | Frances | 960 | Girls | Steady | Frenchwoman, from France |
| #330 | Fatima | 931 | Girls | Steady | one who abstains |
| #359 | Franklin | 909 | Boys | Steady | freeman |
| #374 | Forrest | 850 | Boys | Rising | of the forest |
| #387 | Fernando | 819 | Boys | Steady | brave journey |
| #391 | Florence | 796 | Girls | Rising | flourishing, blossoming |
| #420 | Francis | 769 | Boys | Steady | Frenchman |
| #415 | Finley | 753 | Girls | Falling | fair warrior |
| #435 | Frederick | 728 | Boys | Steady | peaceful ruler |
| #468 | Fabian | 655 | Boys | Steady | – |
| #470 | Fiona | 654 | Girls | Falling | fair, white |
| #473 | Felicity | 653 | Girls | Steady | happiness, good fortune |
| #474 | Ford | 642 | Boys | Steady | river crossing |
| #514 | Frank | 584 | Boys | Steady | one of the Franks |
| #515 | Faye | 579 | Girls | Rising | fairy |
| #526 | Finnegan | 569 | Boys | Steady | – |
| #551 | Fernanda | 549 | Girls | Steady | brave journey |
| #552 | Frankie | 549 | Girls | Rising | a frenchman |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 2025. Trend compares the rank with ten years earlier.
F names by the numbers
How many US babies get a name starting with F, counted from Social Security records of names given to at least 5 babies.
Girls
- Share of girls, 2025
- 1.0%
- Place among 26 letters
- 22nd
- Different F names
- 202
- In the top 1,000
- 15
Share of girls with an F name: 1.0% in 1950, 0.8% in 2000, and 1.0% in 2025.
Boys
- Share of boys, 2025
- 1.2%
- Place among 26 letters
- 21st
- Different F names
- 200
- In the top 1,000
- 22
Share of boys with an F name: 2.0% in 1950, 0.8% in 2000, and 1.2% in 2025.
F names used in many cultures
Names our database lists in the most languages and countries, easy to spell and say in several of them.
- Floraflower, blossom (Latin)
- Felixlucky, happy (Latin)
- Finnfair, white (Irish Gaelic)
- Fatimaone who abstains (Arabic)
- Fergusman of vigor (Irish Gaelic)
- Filiplover of horses (Greek)
- Flaviagolden, blond (Latin)
- Florianflourishing, blossoming (Latin)
- Frankone of the Franks (Germanic)
- Freyalady, noblewoman (Old Norse)
- Fridapeace; in Old Norse, beloved (Germanic and Old Norse)
- Falakcelestial sphere, sky (Arabic)
- Faolánlittle wolf (Irish Gaelic)
- Farahjoy, happiness (Arabic)
- Faridunique, matchless (Arabic)
- Faridaunique, matchless (Arabic)
- Faustolucky, fortunate (Latin)
- Fearghasman of vigor (Scottish Gaelic)
Where these names come from
- Latin: 67
- Germanic: 28
- Arabic: 26
- Irish Gaelic: 21
- Greek: 18
- Persian: 13
- Scottish Gaelic: 9
- Old Norse: 7
All 241 names that start with F
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabien | bean | Latin | Boy |
| Fabio | bean | Latin | Boy |
| Fabiola | bean | Latin | Girl |
| Fabrice | craftsman | Latin | Boy |
| Fabricio | craftsman | Latin | Boy |
| Fabrizio | craftsman, artisan | Latin | Boy |
| Facundo | eloquent | Latin | Boy |
| Fadhili | kindness or favor | Swahili | Boy |
| Fadi | savior | Arabic | Boy |
| Fadrique | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fady | savior | Arabic | Boy |
| Fadzai | make happy, please | Shona | Girl |
| Fahd | panther | Arabic | Boy |
| Faigel | bird | Yiddish | Girl |
| Faisal | decisive judge | Arabic | Boy |
| Faith | faith, trust | English | Girl |
| Fajr | dawn | Arabic | Girl |
| Falak | celestial sphere, sky | Arabic | Unisex |
| Falk | falcon | Germanic | Boy |
| Fang | fragrant (depends on characters) | Chinese | Girl |
| Fannie | Frenchman, from Frances | Latin | Girl |
| Faoiltiarna | wolf lady | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Faolán | little wolf | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Farag | relief, comfort | Arabic | Boy |
| Farah | joy, happiness | Arabic | Unisex |
| Farai | rejoice | Shona | Unisex |
| Faraji | consolation | Swahili | Boy |
| Farangis | dear to all | Persian | Girl |
| Farhad | gained, earned | Persian | Boy |
| Farhan | happy, cheerful | Arabic | Boy |
| Fariba | charming, enticing | Persian | Girl |
| Farid | unique, matchless | Arabic | Boy |
| Farida | unique, matchless | Arabic | Girl |
| Faris | knight, horseman | Arabic | Boy |
| Farquhar | dear man | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Farrokh | auspicious, fortunate | Persian | Boy |
| Farshad | splendor, happiness | Persian | Boy |
| Farshid | splendor and radiance | Persian | Boy |
| Farzad | child of splendor | Persian | Boy |
| Farzaneh | wise, learned | Persian | Girl |
| Fastulf | firm wolf | Old Norse | Boy |
| Fatemeh | one who abstains | Arabic | Girl |
| Faten | charming, captivating | Arabic | Girl |
| Fathy | conqueror | Arabic | Boy |
| Fatima | one who abstains | Arabic | Girl |
| Fatin | charming, captivating | Arabic | Girl |
| Fatma | one who abstains | Arabic | Girl |
| Fausta | auspicious, lucky | Latin | Girl |
| Faustine | auspicious, lucky | Latin | Girl |
| Fausto | lucky, fortunate | Latin | Boy |
| Faustyna | lucky, fortunate | Latin | Girl |
| Fawzia | triumph, victory | Arabic | Girl |
| Fawzy | triumph, victory | Arabic | Boy |
| Faye | fairy | Middle English | Girl |
| Fayza | victorious | Arabic | Girl |
| Fe | faith | Latin | Girl |
| Fearchar | dear man | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fearghal | man of valor | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fearghas | man of vigor | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fearghus | man of vigor | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Federica | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Girl |
| Federico | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fedya | short form of Fyodor, gift of God | Greek | Boy |
| Féichín | little raven | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Feivel | bright, pure | Yiddish | Boy |
| Felicia | lucky, happy | Latin | Girl |
| Feliciano | lucky, happy | Latin | Boy |
| Felicidad | happiness | Latin | Girl |
| Felicitas | good luck, fortune | Latin | Girl |
| Félicité | good luck, fortune | Latin | Girl |
| Felicity | happiness, good fortune | Latin | Girl |
| Felicja | lucky, happy | Latin | Girl |
| Feliks | lucky, happy | Latin | Boy |
| Felipa | lover of horses | Greek | Girl |
| Felipe | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Felisa | lucky, happy | Latin | Girl |
| Felix | lucky, happy | Latin | Unisex |
| Femi | God loves me, short for Olufemi | Yoruba | Unisex |
| Fenella | white shoulder | Scottish Gaelic | Girl |
| Feng | wind; summit (depends on characters) | Chinese | Boy |
| Fenna | feminine of Fen, from an element meaning peace | Germanic | Girl |
| Feodora | gift of God | Greek | Girl |
| Feodosiya | God-given | Greek | Girl |
| Feray | brilliant moon | Turkish | Girl |
| Ferdinand | brave journey | Germanic | Boy |
| Fereshteh | an angel | Persian | Girl |
| Fereydoun | the third | Persian | Boy |
| Fergal | man of valor | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fergus | man of vigor | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Feride | unique, precious | Arabic | Girl |
| Fermín | firm, steady | Latin | Boy |
| Fermoza | beautiful | Ladino | Girl |
| Fern | leafy woodland plant | Old English | Girl |
| Fernanda | brave journey | Germanic | Girl |
| Fernando | brave journey | Germanic | Boy |
| Ffion | foxglove flower | Welsh | Girl |
| Fiachna | raven | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fiadh | wild, deer | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fiamma | a flame | Latin | Girl |
| Fiammetta | little flame | Italian | Girl |
| Fianna | band of warriors | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fidan | sapling | Turkish | Girl |
| Fidel | faithful | Latin | Boy |
| Fidelia | faithful | Latin | Girl |
| Fien | he will add | Hebrew | Girl |
| Fiete | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Filib | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filip | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filipa | lover of horses | Greek | Girl |
| Filipe | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filipp | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filippa | lover of horses | Greek | Girl |
| Filippo | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filippos | lover of horses | Greek | Boy |
| Filiz | sprout, young shoot | Turkish | Girl |
| Fillan | little wolf | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Filomena | to be loved | Greek | Girl |
| Finlay | fair warrior | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Finley | fair warrior | Scottish Gaelic | Unisex |
| Finn | fair, white | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Finola | white shoulder | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fiona | fair, white | Scottish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fionn | fair, white | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fionnbharr | fair-haired | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fionnghal | white shoulder | Scottish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fionnlagh | fair warrior | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Fionnuala | white shoulder | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Fiore | flower | Italian | Unisex |
| Fiorella | little flower | Italian | Girl |
| Fiorenza | flourishing | Latin | Girl |
| Fiorenzo | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Boy |
| Firdaus | paradise | Arabic | Unisex |
| Firmin | firm | Latin | Boy |
| Firouz | victorious | Persian | Boy |
| Firouzeh | turquoise | Persian | Girl |
| Fishel | little fish | Yiddish | Boy |
| Fito | pet form of Rodolfo or Adolfo | Spanish | Boy |
| Flaithrí | king of princes | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Flann | blood red | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Flannait | little red one | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Flannán | little red one | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Flavia | golden, blond | Latin | Girl |
| Flavio | yellow, golden, blond | Latin | Boy |
| Fletcher | arrow maker | Old French | Boy |
| Fleur | a flower | Latin | Girl |
| Fleurette | little flower, a diminutive of Fleur | French | Girl |
| Flint | hard stone | Old English | Boy |
| Floireans | blossoming, flourishing | Latin | Girl |
| Flor | flower | Latin | Girl |
| Flora | flower, blossom | Latin | Girl |
| Flòraidh | flower, blossom | Latin | Girl |
| Flore | flower | Latin | Girl |
| Florence | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Girl |
| Florencia | flourishing | Latin | Girl |
| Florencio | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Boy |
| Florent | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Boy |
| Florentin | flourishing or prosperous | Latin | Boy |
| Florentino | flourishing | Latin | Boy |
| Florian | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Boy |
| Floris | flourishing, blossoming | Latin | Boy |
| Florita | little flower | Spanish | Girl |
| Flossie | flourishing | Latin | Girl |
| Floyd | grey | Welsh | Boy |
| Flynn | descendant of the ruddy one | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Folasade | honor confers a crown | Yoruba | Girl |
| Foma | twin | Aramaic | Boy |
| Forbes | from Forbes in Aberdeenshire | Scottish place name | Boy |
| Ford | river crossing | Old English | Boy |
| Forest | woodland | English | Boy |
| Forough | light, radiance | Persian | Girl |
| Forrest | of the forest | Old French | Boy |
| Fortunata | fortunate | Latin | Girl |
| Fortunato | fortunate, lucky | Latin | Boy |
| Fotini | light, radiant | Greek | Girl |
| Fotios | light, radiant | Greek | Boy |
| Fouad | heart | Arabic | Boy |
| Franca | a Frenchwoman | Latin | Girl |
| Frances | Frenchwoman, from France | Latin | Girl |
| Francesca | a Frenchwoman | Latin | Girl |
| Francesco | a frenchman | Latin | Boy |
| Francis | Frenchman | Latin | Boy |
| Francisca | a Frenchwoman | Latin | Girl |
| Francisco | a frenchman | Latin | Boy |
| Francisco Javier | Frenchman, new house | Latin and Basque | Boy |
| Francisco José | Frenchman, he will add | Latin and Hebrew | Boy |
| Franciszek | a Frenchman | Latin | Boy |
| Franck | a Frank | Germanic | Boy |
| François | a frenchman | Latin | Boy |
| Françoise | a Frenchwoman | Latin | Girl |
| Frank | one of the Franks | Germanic | Boy |
| Frankie | a frenchman | Latin | Unisex |
| Franklin | freeman | English | Boy |
| Franz | Frankish, French | Latin | Boy |
| Franzi | Frankish, French | Latin | Girl |
| Franziska | Frankish, French | Latin | Girl |
| Frauke | little lady | Germanic | Girl |
| Freddie | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fredegund | peace and war | Germanic | Girl |
| Frédéric | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Frederica | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Girl |
| Frederick | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fredrik | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Freja | lady, noblewoman | Old Norse | Girl |
| Freya | lady, noblewoman | Old Norse | Girl |
| Freyde | joy | Yiddish | Girl |
| Freydís | Freyr plus dís, goddess | Old Norse | Girl |
| Freyja | lady | Old Norse | Girl |
| Frida | peace; in Old Norse, beloved | Germanic and Old Norse | Girl |
| Frideswide | strong peace | Old English | Girl |
| Fridolin | peace | Germanic | Boy |
| Frieda | peaceful one | Germanic | Girl |
| Friedemann | man of peace | Germanic | Boy |
| Friederike | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Girl |
| Friedrich | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fritz | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fritzi | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Girl |
| Frode | wise, learned | Old Norse | Boy |
| Frosti | frost | Old Norse | Boy |
| Fructuoso | fruitful | Latin | Boy |
| Fruma | pious | Yiddish | Girl |
| Fryderyk | peaceful ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Fuensanta | holy fountain | Spanish | Girl |
| Fulbert | bright people | Germanic | Boy |
| Fulgencio | gleaming, shining | Latin | Boy |
| Fulk | people | Germanic | Boy |
| Fulvia | yellow, tawny | Latin | Girl |
| Fulvio | yellow, tawny | Latin | Boy |
| Fumiko | literary child (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Fumio | literary man (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Fumnanya | love me | Igbo | Unisex |
| Funda | heather | Turkish | Girl |
| Fungai | think or judge | Shona | Unisex |
| Funmilayo | give me joy | Yoruba | Girl |
| Furaha | joy, happiness | Swahili | Girl |
| Furkan | distinguishing right from wrong | Arabic | Boy |
| Furqan | criterion between right and wrong | Arabic | Boy |
| Fuyuki | winter tree | Japanese | Boy |
| Fuyumi | winter beauty (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Fyfe | from Fife | Scottish place name | Boy |
| Fyodor | gift of God | Greek | Boy |
| Fyokla | glory of God | Greek | Girl |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular names that start with F?
The most popular names starting with F in the US are Felix (#175 for boys), Freya (#176 for girls), Finn (#206 for boys), Faith (#254 for girls), Francisco (#322 for boys), according to US Social Security Administration data for 2025.
How many names start with F?
In 2025, 202 different girl names starting with F were given to at least 5 US babies each, and 15 of them were in the top 1,000. In 2025, 200 different boy names starting with F were given to at least 5 US babies each, and 22 of them were in the top 1,000. This page lists 241 with their meaning and origin.
How common are girl names that start with F?
1.0% of US girls born in 2025 have a name starting with F, making it the 22nd most common first letter. In 1950 it was 1.0%.
How common are boy names that start with F?
1.2% of US boys born in 2025 have a name starting with F, making it the 21st most common first letter. In 1950 it was 2.0%.
Where do names starting with F come from?
The most common origins on this list are Latin (67), Germanic (28), Arabic (26).