Fiona Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Fiona

A beautiful name of Gaelic and Scottish origin, Fiona means ‘white’ or ‘fair.’ The term can also mean ‘pale’ and ‘white-shouldered.’ Fiona is a feminine version of Fionn, a prominent figure in ancient Irish mythology. Many consider the name a Latinized version of the Gaelic Fionn or an anglicized version of the Irish Fiona.

Fionn, the male variant of the name, originates from the early Gaelic Finn. Fiona is part of a set of related Gaelic names but does not have genuine Irish roots. Perhaps because there are many feminine Gaelic given names formed with Finn, such as Finnguala, Finnabair, and Finnmaith, but none of them could have led to the rise of Fiona. Gaels never created nicknames by eliminating the end of a given name or by removing the end of a given name and adding ‘a.’

According to Irish legends, the actual name of the mythological hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill, was Diemne. He got this name because of his luscious white-blonde hair. This hero was a leader of hunter-warriors called Fianna. In Welsh, the word ‘fion’ is used for the flowering plant foxglove and is also used as a feminine name spelled ‘Ffion.’

The name has several variations across Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. In Scottish, it goes by Finella, Finuall, Fionola, Flora, and Fionnaghal. In Celtic, it is Fenella, Gwen in Welsh, and Penelope in English.

A renowned mention of the name occurs in the Scottish poet James Macpherson’s Ossianic Poems. In these poems, he invented Fiona, who looks after the narrator in his old age. In the 19th century, the name’s popularity increased in England because of the author William Sharp, who wrote under the name Fiona Macleod.

Many characters in popular culture also bear this name. Some of the best examples are those of Fiona Gallagher in the TV show Shameless, Princess Fiona in Shrek, and Fiona in the game Tales from the Borderlands. In addition, American singer Fiona Apple and actress Fiona Dourif are some known faces bearing this name.

Fiona

Meaning White; Fair

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin Scottish

Lucky Number 9

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Fiona?

Pronounced as fee-oh-nuh

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Listen to the sound of the name Fiona in English.

Famous People With The Name Fiona

Fiona AppleAmerican singer-songwriter honored with the Grammy awards
Fiona GubelmannAmerican actress who appeared in various single-episode roles in shows such as CSI, NY, and Knight Rider
Fiona DourifAmerican actress known for her role in BBCs America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
Fiona HillAmerican-British foreign affair specialist and a former official at the US National Security Council
Fiona FullertonEnglish actress known for her role in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Fiona O’CarrollIrish actress and a member of the famous BBC/RTE sitcom Mrs. Brown’s Boys
Fiona SitSinger and actress known for her debut song Madonna’s Kiss
Fiona Karen RitchieAmerican radio broadcaster known for hosting the Celtic music program, The Thistle & Shamrock

Fiona On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Fiona

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Popular Sibling Names For Fiona

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Boy Sibling Names For Fiona

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Other Popular Names Beginning With F

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Popular Songs On The Name Fiona

Song	Artist
Fiona - Magic City Hippies Remix	The Hails
Fiona Coyne	Skylar Spence
Fiona	The Hails

Acrostic Poem On Fiona

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Fiona with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Friendly heart, spreading warmth wherever you go.

Impeccable in every detail, illustrious at every task.

Overflowing with love and affection for all.

Noble and pious, an angel sent from above.

Adventurous spirit taking flights to discover the unknown.

Fiona’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name fiona. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Starting letters for Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi	BH, F, DH
Representation	Bow and arrow
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Jupiter
Quality	Dual

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Moola (Moolam, Mula)	Sagittarius (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Ye, Yu, Ba, Bi, Yo, Bhi, Bha, Bhaa, Bhee, Bh
Poorvashada (Pooradham, Purvashada)	Sagittarius (13.20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Bu, Da, Bhoo, Bhu, Pha, Dha, Fa
Utharashada (Utharadam)	Sagittarius (26.40 to 30 degrees)	Sun	Be, Bo, Ja, Ji, Bha, Bhe, Bho, Jaa, Jee

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Fiona In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Fiona in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Fiona, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Fiona	English	en
菲奥娜	Chinese	zh-CN
फियोना	Hindi	hi
Fiona	Spanish	es
Fiona	French	fr
فيونا	Arabic	ar
fiona	Bengali	bn
Fiona	Portuguese	pt
Фиона	Russian	ru
فیونا	Urdu	ur
Fiona	Indonesian	id
Fiona	German	de
フィオナ	Japanese	ja
फियोना	Marathi	mr
ఫియోనా	Telugu	te
Fiona	Turkish	tr
ஃபியோனா	Tamil	ta
Fiona	Vietnamese	vi
Fiona	Tagalog	tl
피오나	Korean	ko
Fiona	Hausa	ha
Fiona	Swahili	sw
Fiona	Javanese	jv
Fiona	Italian	it
fiona	Punjabi	pa
ફિયોના	Gujarati	gu
ฟิโอน่า	Thai	th
ಫಿಯೋನಾ	Kannada	kn
ፊዮና	Amharic	am
फियोना	Bhojpuri	bho
Fiona	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Fiona In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Fiona

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Fiona, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Fiona

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Fiona and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Fiona

Discover the presence of Fiona in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Dearest Fiona		2023
Fiona Clark: Unafraid		2021
My Fiona		2021
Running for Good: The Fiona Oakes Documentary		2018
Fiona's Script		2008
Life with Fiona		2007
Fiona	Η ιστορία της Φιόνα, Фиона	1998
Fiona on Fire	Die blonde Stute, Fiona - Ein Körper voller Feuer, Fiona - Feuer im Blut, Quel dolce corpo di Fiona, White Flesh Is Weak	1978

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Fiona?

The name Fiona means ‘white.’

2. What is the origin of the name Fiona?

Fiona has Gaelic and Scottish origins.

3. What is a cute nickname for Fiona?

A few cute nickname options for Fiona are Fee, Fifi, and Finny. Fee is simple and easy to pronounce, Fifi adds charm and a whimsical touch, and Finny brings fun and lively energy.

4. What are some middle names that go well with Fiona?

Fiona Maeve, Fiona Eilidh, and Fiona Niamh are a few middle name combinations, with the three names beautifully complementing the name Fiona. Maeve, meaning ‘intoxicating,’ adds an element of elegance and allure to Fiona. Eilidh, meaning ‘radiant one,’ brings a sense of brightness and warmth to the name. Niamh, meaning ‘bright,’ further adds vibrance to Fiona’s Celtic charm.

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