Fionnuala
Irish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fionnuala
Fionnuala derives from the Irish Gaelic "Fionn" (fair/white) and "guala" (shoulder), literally meaning "fair-shouldered." The name is predominantly used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Irish mythology and aristocracy, notably borne by figures in Irish legend and the daughters of Irish kings.
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Etymology
Fionnuala derives from the Irish Gaelic "Fionn" (fair/white) and "guala" (shoulder), literally meaning "fair-shouldered." The name is predominantly used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with historical roots in medieval Irish mythology and aristocracy, notably borne by figures in Irish legend and the daughters of Irish kings.
Fionnuala currently ranks #13,770 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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