Fiona
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fiona
Fiona means "fair" or "white" and derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnaghuala, which combines "fionn" (fair/white) with the feminine suffix "-a." The name is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with modern popularity spreading throughout English-speaking countries; it gained literary prominence through 19th-century Romantic poetry and gained further fame in contemporary media such as the Shrek franchise.
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Etymology
Fiona means "fair" or "white" and derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Fionnaghuala, which combines "fionn" (fair/white) with the feminine suffix "-a." The name is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with modern popularity spreading throughout English-speaking countries; it gained literary prominence through 19th-century Romantic poetry and gained further fame in contemporary media such as the Shrek franchise.
Fiona currently ranks #470 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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