The baby name Hernandez is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "er-nan-dez".
Hernandez is a Spanish surname that originated from the given name Hernando, which is a variant of Ferdinand. The name means "bold voyager" or "adventurer" and is derived from the Germanic words "frithu" meaning "peace" and "nantha" meaning "daring" or "brave." The name Hernandez is most commonly found in Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries.
The surname Hernandez has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was first used as a given name in the 13th century and later became a popular surname in Spain. During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, many people with the surname Hernandez migrated to the New World. Today, it is one of the most common surnames in Mexico and is also found in other Latin American countries.
Hernandez is a gender-neutral name and can be used for both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Hernandez is her-nan-dez, with the stress on the second syllable. The name is composed of two parts: "Hernan," which is the given name, and "dez," which is a suffix meaning "son of." Therefore, Hernandez means "son of Hernan."