Namesakes
Brazilian Presidents:
1 president
Café Filho (a.k.a. Fernandes) 1954-1955 
Notable Athletes:
3 soccer
(soccer) Gélson Fernandes 1986-
(soccer) Junior Fernándes 1988-
(soccer) Rafa Silva (a.k.a. Fernandes) 1993-
Notable Musicians:
1 musician
Paula Fernandes 1984-
Notable Writers:
1 author
Cremilda de Lima (a.k.a. Fernandes) 1940-
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze, 1 silver
(bronze) Jorge Fernandes 1980 swimming - 4x200 m freestyle relay
(silver) Vanessa Fernandes 2008 triathlon