The nameFionnuala

Fionnuala is an Irish name from one of Ireland's best known legends.

Meaning

Fionnuala comes from the Irish fionn, "fair, white", and guala, "shoulder".

Origin

Irish.

History

In the legend of the Children of Lir, Fionnuala and her brothers are turned into swans for nine hundred years. Its short form is Nuala.

Popularity of the name Fionnuala

Fionnuala in Ireland

1966peak year (51 births)
1,046babies named Fionnuala in Ireland since 1964
02651 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Fionnuala was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 368 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Fionnuala. Half of all babies named Fionnuala in Ireland were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Fionnuala in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fionnuala mean?

Fionnuala comes from the Irish fionn, "fair, white", and guala, "shoulder".

What is the origin of the name Fionnuala?

Irish.

Is Fionnuala a girl's or a boy's name?

Fionnuala is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Fionnuala?

Variants and related names of Fionnuala include Nola.