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At a Glance: Name: Fiona – Meaning: fair, white – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: fee-OH-nah
Fiona is a girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "fair" or "white." It's pronounced fee-OH-nah, and it reads as classic and romantic with a storybook feel, yet it sounds modern. It's a name with a soft, flowing sound that still feels current.
Meaning & Origin of Fiona
Meaning: Fair, white.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fiona
Phonetic: fee-OH-nah IPA: /fiˈoʊnə/
Popularity of Fiona
Fiona peaked in the U.S. at #180 in 2017, when 1,683 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #406 with 782 babies, so it's less common than it was at its height.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1942–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Fiona mean?
Fair, white. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fiona)
How do you pronounce Fiona?
Fiona is pronounced fee-OH-nah (IPA: /fiˈoʊnə/).
Is Fiona a popular name right now?
Fiona peaked at #180 in 2017 and is ranked #406 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1942–2024.)
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