Finnola
Irish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Finnola
Finnola is an Irish feminine name derived from the Irish "Fionnuala," combining "fionn" (fair/white) and "uala" (shoulder), meaning "fair-shouldered" or "white-shouldered." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical roots in Irish mythology and Christianized Irish culture, notably borne by Saint Finnola of Ireland.
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Etymology
Finnola is an Irish feminine name derived from the Irish "Fionnuala," combining "fionn" (fair/white) and "uala" (shoulder), meaning "fair-shouldered" or "white-shouldered." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora communities, with historical roots in Irish mythology and Christianized Irish culture, notably borne by Saint Finnola of Ireland.
Finnola currently ranks #385 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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