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Ferdinand Pecora

Photograph of Ferdinand Pecora Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Ferdinand
Surname
Pecora
Occupation
Justice

The Name Ferdinand

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'brave traveler' or 'daring journey.'
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The Pecora Surname

Origin
Italian
Meaning
A person who tends sheep or works with sheep, derived from the Italian word for sheep.
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