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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White shoulder (fionn 'white/fair' + guala 'shoulder')
- Origin
- Irish (Old Irish compound)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- fih-NOO-luh
Fionnuala is an Irish name built from two Old Irish words: fionn, meaning 'white' or 'fair,' and guala, meaning 'shoulder.' Put together, it means 'white shoulder.' It's a name with a clear Irish root and a distinctive sound for a parent who wants something rare.
Meaning & Origin of Fionnuala
Meaning: White shoulder (fionn 'white/fair' + guala 'shoulder').
Origin: Irish (Old Irish compound).
How to Pronounce Fionnuala
fih-NOO-luhIPA /fɪˈnuːlə/
Popularity of Fionnuala
Fionnuala has never been a common pick in the U.S. It peaked at #9258 in 2003 with 11 babies, and by 2024 it had slipped to #16027 with just 5 babies, so a child named Fionnuala is unlikely to share the name with anyone in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Fionnuala mean?
White shoulder (fionn ‘white/fair’ + guala ‘shoulder’).
How do you pronounce Fionnuala?
Fionnuala is pronounced fih-NOO-luh (IPA: /fɪˈnuːlə/).
Is Fionnuala a popular name right now?
Fionnuala peaked at #9258 in 2003 and is ranked #16027 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1985–2024.)
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