Fodhla
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fodhla
Fodhla means "sovereignty" or "queen" in Old Irish, derived from the Gaelic word *fód* (land, sod) with a feminine suffix, personifying the land of Ireland.
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Etymology
Fodhla means "sovereignty" or "queen" in Old Irish, derived from the Gaelic word *fód* (land, sod) with a feminine suffix, personifying the land of Ireland. It is used primarily in Irish mythology and nationalist contexts, as Fódhla was a mythical goddess and poetic name for Ireland, notably appearing in the 17th-century poem "Cín Lae Uí Mhealláin" and later adopted by Irish republicans.
Fodhla currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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