Fernanda is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. It is the feminine variant of the Spanish name Fernando, which is, in turn, an alternative to Ferdinand, a German given name. The meaning of Fernanda is ‘adventurous’, ‘courageous’, ‘bold journey’, ‘bold voyager’, or ‘brave traveler’. One of several notable public figures known to have this name is Arlette Pinheiro Esteves Torres ONM, often referred to as Fernanda Montenegro. She is a television, and film actress from Brazil, and is the only Brazilian to have received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.