GirlIrish origin

Fionnuala: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A fair-shouldered swan from an ancient legend.

Origin
Irish
Syllables
4
Current rank
#13901
Peak
#9258 in 2003

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1985: #1120319852005: #1732820052010: #941120102015: #1345220152020: #139012020#1#17328

What Fionnuala Means

Fionnuala is a girl name of Irish origin. A fair-shouldered swan from an ancient legend.

How Popular Fionnuala Is

Fionnuala currently ranks #13901 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9258 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Fionnuala

  • Fionnuala is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Fionnuala is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Fionnuala

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Sibling Names for Fionnuala

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Questions About Fionnuala

What does Fionnuala mean?

Fionnuala is a girl name of Irish origin. A fair-shouldered swan from an ancient legend.

How popular is Fionnuala?

Fionnuala currently ranks #13901 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9258 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Fionnuala come from?

Fionnuala comes from Irish roots. Fionnuala is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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